W Motors Lykan HyperSport
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2014–2018
- Top power
- 552 kW (751 PS)
The Lykan HyperSport is a hypercar from W Motors, a company founded in Beirut in 2012 that soon moved to Dubai. Only seven road-going HyperSports were built. It became famous in 2015, when it jumped between skyscrapers in Furious 7 and the Abu Dhabi Police added one to its fleet. A RUF-developed twin-turbo flat-six gives a claimed 552 kW (750 PS).
In short
- Builder: W Motors, founded by Ralph Debbas in Beirut in July 2012, based in Dubai since 2013.
- Seven road cars; one of the three most expensive production cars when it went on sale in December 2014.
- Engine: 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six by RUF, 552 kW (750 PS) and 960 Nm claimed.
- Abu Dhabi Police bought one in June 2015; the Fenyr SuperSport followed as its successor.
Specs by version
Engines
Performance
Show all 1 versions
| Version | Top speed |
|---|---|
| 3.7 Twin-Turbo (552 kW) | 395 km/h245 mph |
Verified Manufacturer and type-approval data from our catalog · Sources and methodology
What W Motors built
W Motors presented itself as the first Arab maker of high-performance sports cars. The prototype appeared at the Qatar motor show in early 2013, and the road-ready car followed in April 2014. Sales began in December 2014. W Motors said that all seven cars found buyers. The body and engine were produced in Germany, and the car was assembled in Italy and, later, in Dubai.
Lykan HyperSport specifications
| Figure | Lykan HyperSport |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six, developed by RUF |
| Power | 552 kW (750 PS), claimed |
| Torque | 960 Nm, claimed |
| Gearbox | 6-speed sequential manual or 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Layout | mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.8 s, claimed |
| Top speed | 385–395 km/h, claimed |
| Built | 7 cars |
None of these hypercar figures were confirmed by independent tests. By our calculation, the claimed power and weight give about 2.5 kg per kW. That figure puts it in hypercar territory, next to cars such as the McLaren P1. You can check such figures with the 1cars power-to-weight calculator.
Diamonds, gold thread and a holographic screen
The HyperSport's fame came as much from its trim as from its speed. The LED headlight blades could be set with 440 diamonds totalling 15 carats, or with rubies, sapphires or yellow diamonds. The Lykan's seats were stitched with gold thread, and a holographic display sat in the centre console.
Furious 7 and the Abu Dhabi Police car
In the film Furious 7, released in 2015, a red HyperSport crashes through the windows of one Abu Dhabi tower into the next. The stunt cars were not real HyperSports. W Motors built ten simplified replicas from the same moulds, with glass-fibre bodies, and nine were destroyed during filming. In June 2015 the Abu Dhabi Police bought a real HyperSport. It was used to raise awareness of road safety rather than for chasing criminals.
What came after the Lykan
The HyperSport was built until 2018. Its successor, the Fenyr SuperSport, appeared at the Dubai motor show in November 2015. A run of 110 Fenyr cars was planned, and the production version was shown in November 2017. W Motors also built the Ghiath patrol-car prototype for the Dubai Police. It later announced electric projects and a Dubai factory.
Lykan vs other hypercars of its time
| Car | Built | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Lykan HyperSport | 7 | 552 kW (750 PS), claimed |
| McLaren P1 | 375 | 674 kW (916 PS) system |
| Bugatti Veyron | 450 | 736–882 kW (1,001–1,200 PS) |
Is the Lykan HyperSport worth chasing? Our view
For most collectors the Lykan is a curiosity rather than a driver's car. Its fame rests on rarity, the jewelled trim and a film role. The Lykan's figures were never independently tested, and spare parts depend on a small company. Buyers who want proven hypercar engineering should look at the Bugatti Veyron or the cars in our supercars section. The rankings show where the established names stand on power and speed. A rival from the same era is described in our story of the Trion Nemesis.
W Motors Lykan HyperSport in our rankings
- No. 3 of 144 · Fastest cars of the 2010s (395 km/h)
- No. 4 of 86 · Fastest coupes (395 km/h)
- No. 4 of 376 · Fastest cars (395 km/h)
- No. 20 of 485 · Most torque: cars (960 Nm · top 5%)
- No. 25 of 354 · Most powerful cars of the 2010s (552 kW · top 8%)
- No. 77 of 1011 · Most powerful cars (552 kW · top 8%)
Faster than 98% of ranked cars in the 1CARS catalog (No. 4 of 376).
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FAQ
How many Lykan HyperSports were made?
W Motors built seven road cars of the Lykan HyperSport between 2013 and 2018, and said all of them were sold. The cars used in Furious 7 were ten separate replicas with simplified glass-fibre bodies.
What engine does the Lykan HyperSport have?
It uses a 3.7-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six developed by the German firm RUF. W Motors claimed 552 kW (750 PS) and 960 Nm, driving the rear wheels through a sequential or dual-clutch gearbox.
Is the Lykan HyperSport in Fast and Furious?
Yes. In Furious 7 (2015) a red HyperSport jumps between two Abu Dhabi towers. W Motors built ten replicas for the film, and nine of them were destroyed during shooting.
Why did the Abu Dhabi Police buy a Lykan HyperSport?
The police force bought one in June 2015 as a showpiece. It was used at events to raise public awareness of road safety, not for everyday patrols or pursuits.
Data sources
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