Ararkis Automobili has unveiled the Sandstorm, its inaugural hypercar entry aiming to shake up the hypercar world with bold performance claims. While existing only in flashy renderings for now, the Sandstorm is gunning for the title of the world’s fastest-accelerating production car, boasting a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 1.5 seconds, besting even the Rimac Nevera.
However, unlike the Nevera, which is a tangible reality, the Sandstorm is still in the digital realm. Ararkis plans to produce a mere 20 units of the hypercar, with prices starting at a hefty $2 million.
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Ararkis Automobili, a new player in the hypercar arena, was founded by South African entrepreneur Priven Reddy and is based in the UK. The Sandstorm, their debut creation, showcases a sleek, low-slung design with a massive windshield, sketchy-looking fender-mounted LEDs, sizable side intakes, an active rear wing, and taillights reminiscent of the Aston Martin Vulcan. Notably, despite being fully electric, the rear features two rectangular elements resembling dual exhaust pipes.
The hypercar will be built on a bespoke chassis made from a blend of carbon fiber and aluminum composite materials. Its powertrain will consist of “dual high-performance custom EV motors” paired with a “state-of-the-art single-speed” transmission. While specific power and torque figures remain undisclosed, the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack boasts a capacity of 115 kWh, promising an estimated range of 500 km (311 miles) and quick charging from 0 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.
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Beyond its remarkable acceleration, the Sandstorm targets a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). While impressive, this falls short of the Rimac Nevera’s proven top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph). Despite this, Ararkis is confident in the Sandstorm’s appeal, banking on its unique design and performance claims to attract buyers.
While interior renderings are yet to be revealed, the cabin is described as accommodating “a select number of occupants,” likely meaning two or three. The seats will feature a blend of magnesium-aluminum alloy, CFRM, and Alcantara, while an infotainment touchscreen, Bose audio system, cruise control, and around-view monitor will be standard. Advanced driver-assistance systems are also in development.
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Ararkis has not provided a target date for the Sandstorm’s official launch. Given the current renderings, a production version seems distant, requiring substantial investment in design and engineering. Whether buyers will choose the Sandstorm over hypercars from established brands remains to be seen.
