Remember the Zarooq Sand Racer? You don’t? Well, that’s no biggie, because it died at some point a couple of years ago, but now it’s back under a different name, with a polished attitude.
The Zarooq Sand Racer was supposed to open a new niche, that of off-road supercars. It packed a V-6 good for 300 horsepower and looked like a hybrid between a Dakar rally car and an exotic, but was rather short-lived. This is where the Laffite G-Tec X-Road comes to pick up where the Sand Racer left off.
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2020 Laffite G-Tec X-Road
When Zarooq Motors dissolved, its operations director Bruno Laffite decided to give the Sand Racer another chance. And that he did, under the Laffite Supercars umbrella and with a little help from G-Tec’s Philippe Gautheron, who designed and built the X-Road’s rolling chassis. Oh yeah, it’s got a new name now: Laffite G-Tec X-Road.
It also got new performance credentials. Sweet. The X-Road spins its rear wheels through a five-speed or six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters and can reach a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h). All in all, the X-Road tips the scales at just 1,300 kilos (2,866 pounds) and while we’re not given any info on its 0-60 mph sprint time, it should be pretty quick off the line. It also has a suspension travel of 17 inches, so hooning it over rough terrain is likely to be as fun as it gets.
Laffite G-Tec X-Road Specs
Curb weight |
1,300 kilos (2,866 lb) |
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Top speed |
230 km/h (143 mph) |
Engine |
GM-sourced LS3 6.2-liter V-8 |
Power |
470-720 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
Gearbox |
5-speed sequential or 6-speed with paddle shifters |
Driver |
RWD |
Length |
4,290 mm |
Width |
2,140 mm |
Height |
1,520 mm |
An All-Electric Laffite X-Road Is Also Offered
That’s right. If you’re over and done with ICEs (Internal Combustion Engines), then Laffite will gladly sell you an electric X-Road. Mind you, you’ll have to wait about 11 months to get it from the moment you’ve placed the order. There’s no word on how many e-motors are tasked with motivating the X-Road EV, but overall power output rises to 460 horsepower (350 kilowatts). What’s more, a 60-kWh battery pack promises a max range of 200 miles (322 km).
Laffite G-Tec X-Road EV Specs
Power |
350 kW (460 hp) |
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Top speed |
220 km/h (136 mph) |
Battery |
60 kWh, Li-ion |
Range |
322 km (200 miles) |
Weight |
1,630 kg (3,590 lb) |
You’ll also have to keep in mind that Laffite is limiting X-Road’s production to just 30 units. The V-8 version of the X-Road starts at $465,000, but if it’s the electric one you want, get ready to shell out at least $545,000.