The Shangha Auto Show’s media day has officially kicked off and one of the most anticipated models of the show has broken cover: the Icona Vucano. Unfortunately, Icona didn’t reveal much more of the car than its exterior and the fact that it will come in two variants: street and racing.

In all, we think Icona has hit a homerun with the Vulcano, but it still has its minor issues. One of the glaring issues is whether it will be a reality or just another dream that fades away. You see, it takes a ton of money to build a concept like this and we would not be shocked to hear that Icona simply doesn’t have the capital to build production models.

Regardless of whether it ever hits the streets or not, the Icona Vulcano concept is sure to be the talk of Shanghai for the next few weeks.

UPDATE 4/20/2013: This review has been updated with official images and details on the Vulcano Concept.

Click past the jump to read all about the Icona Vulcano Concept.

2013 Icona Vulcano Concept

Specifications
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  • Engine/Motor: V12
  • Horsepower: 950
  • Torque: 1500
  • Transmission: Single-clutch, automated gearbox
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Exterior

Finally, we get a look at the Icona Vulcano’s exterior and man it was well worth the wait. Up front, you get the traditional supercar pointed nose, Lamborghini-esque air intakes on the front skirt, wild-looking triangular headlights and shapely fenders that would make Fergie’s “humps” weep in envy.

From the side, the Icona Vulcano shows off even more sexiness, as cutting into its voluptuous front fenders are heat extractors with Aston Martin-like chrome strikethroughs, L-shaped mirrors that are razor-thin to give you just enough rearward vision to keep you out of trouble and a slick roofline that is very similar to what you find on the new SRT Viper and 2014 Corvette Stingray – not bad company to be associated with.

On the backside, the Icona Vulcano shows off a super-unique look. Its twin L-shaped taillights assure that no one will mistake this for any other car on the road. Under the back end there is a diffusor to help vacate the air from under the car more effectively and an integrated trapezoidal tailpipe is sure to emit some sweet sounds.

All together, the Icona Vulcano is a stunner on the outside, to say the least. It definitely lived up to all of the teasing that Icona gave us.

Interior

Icona provided us with no information on the Vulcano’s interior, but we will update you once we get this info.

Drivetrain

Now, this is where things get a little awkward, as the Icona Vulcano will come in two variants: street and racing.

The street-legal model features a front-mounted V-12 engine with an electric motor to help it pump out 950 horsepower. These ponies travel to the rear wheels via a single-clutch, automated gearbox. This should help the Vulcano switch between gears faster than you can blink your eyes, which gets this supercar to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 2 seconds, per Icona’s claim.

The Racing variant will be completely different. It features a twin-turbocharged V-6 powerplant that combines with a pair of electric motors to produce 870 horsepower. The V-6 engine is responsible for driving the rear wheels and the electric motors will pair up on the front wheels. This will net the racing version a 0-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 2.9 seconds.

Both the racing and street versions will feature a 217 mph top speed.

Street Drivetrain Specifications

Engine V-12 with one electric motor
Transmission Single-clutch, automated gearbox
Horsepower 950
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) <2 seconds
Top Speed 217 mph

Racing Drivetrain Specifications

Engine V-6 with two electric motors
Horsepower 870
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 2.9 seconds
Top Speed 217 mph