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After the Anadi received warm welcome and entered production; Ugur Sahin has proudly unveiled the 2012 Ugur Sahin Alfa Romeo 12C GTS concept car. Ugur Sahin aims to give a new interpretation to the legendary Alfa Romeo lines.
If you think that the Alfa Romeos that you have seen before are eye catching, the concept car is stunning.
Engine
There are barely any details about how the 12C GTS will be powered. But since it draws inspiration from Alfa Romeo's 8C, experts predict that it might just get the same powertrain. That would be the 4.7 liter V8 engine that delivers 444 horsepower and 354 lbs/ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed robotized gearbox to provide smoother shifting and smooth performance.
Performance
Based on the specs of the 8C, the Ugur Sahin Design (USD) Alfa Romeo 12C GTS is projected to have a top speed of 181 mph. It can reach a quarter mile within 12.4 seconds, and it can run from a standstill to 62 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Since there are possibilities for Alfa Romeo to update its engine, there are great chances that the concept car can do better.
Exterior
What is the most exciting about the 12C GTS is the updated design from Ugur Sahin. The surface, the styling cues and the historical lines are given a fresh perspective that, according to the designer, imparts a state of mind. The new 12C GTS has sharper lines, yet the familiar organic characteristics that you loved about the Alfa Romeo still remains.
Even if the car is standing still, you can sense the "forward movement" exuded by its stance. The organic lines flow from front to rear with hardly any disruptions, making the car look whole. In their center is the iconic Alfa Romeo grille. From the side, your eyes can see the proportional balance as well as the seamless lines that divide the upper and lower parts of the car.
Ugur Sahin Design out of the Netherlands wanted to bring back some of Alfa Romeo’s historic looks with a bit of a modern twist in their new concept design; the Alfa Romeo 12C GTS.
Currently the Alfa sits as a computer generated concept, but with enough funding USD says they can make it into a tangible concept car. Although this may seem difficult, USD has managed to pull it off in the past. Thanks to some cash flow and dedication, their Corvette based Anadi sports car created for Monaco last year still runs in limited numbers. USD hopes to do the same for the 12C.
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Although the concept is stunning, USD has kept their new Alfa project pretty tight lipped. Not much other than the design aspect has been released.
The 12C look bears a close resemblance to Alfa Romeo’s 8C, albeit stretched out a bit. On the front end the first thing you will notice is that classic “V” shaped grille. This concept takes the classic design aspects of the former Alfa’s and infuses it with modern technologies and looks. From the side the 12C has sharp, flowing lines that USD says makes the car look like it’s in constant movement even when standing still. The heavily spoked rims also add to the constant movement effect.
This is where things get a bit cloudy. With no details on how the 12C will be powered we can assume that it will be similar to the 4.7L V8 currently found in the 8C. Like the Anadi which was modeled over a standard Corvette C6, it came with the same 6.2L tuned to about 650-hp. So with this we can expect somewhere in the neighborhood of 500+ hp to come on tap for the 12C.
Pros
Great car concepts can get even greater once the production is finished. The Ugur Sahin Alfa has top of the class looks and performance. You can also expect the car to have luxurious interiors. Putting things in the cabin with low-quality is simply not reasonable. The 2012 12C GTS is worthy of being included in your collection.
Cons
Supercars have very little flaws. If there were any, that would mainly be the price. It is yet to unveiled because right now, Ugur Sahin is looking for willing investors to make this car concept possible. And if that is, you will definitely have another car that is one of a kind.
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