2009 Lotec Sirius

German supercar, Lotec plan to launch their Sirius next year. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged Mercedes Benz 6.0L V12 and was offered in several performance levels, ranging from about 850hp (635kW) up to 1,200hp (895kW) in some guises. One feature that will remain for the car, however, will be the current model’s carbon-fiber over tubular steel-frame construction.

This advanced construction method enabled the Sirius to weigh in at less than 1,400kg despite being fitted with a number of creature comforts such as air-conditioning and power-steering. While never independently confirmed, Lotec claimed that its supercar was capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds, pass 120mph in 7.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 242mph.