it's called Ares S1 Project Spyder , is the roofless version of the Ares S1 Project and, contrary to what is usual in Ares Design projects, it is not based on any sports car of the past, assuming its own and original style.
Now available to order and with production limited to just 24 units, the price of the S1 Project Spyder is still unknown. However, taking into account that the S1 Project costs 500 thousand euros, it is to be expected that the Spyder variant could be even more expensive.
With a style that reminds us of models like the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 or the McLaren Elva, the S1 Project Spyder has two wind deflectors that make up for the absence of a traditional windshield by creating a “virtual canopy”.
In practice, what it does is redirect the air above the passengers to the air intakes that appear behind the headrests.
What model is it based on?
Developed on the basis of the latest generation of Chevrolet Corvette (the C8, the first with a mid-engine), the Ares S1 Project Spyder features an interior lined with leather and Alcantara.
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As for mechanics, Ares Design's proposal presents itself with the same atmospheric V8 as the Corvette, but being the target of several improvements by the company created in 2014 by the former CEO of Lotus, Dany Bahar.
With a reprogrammed ECU, a bespoke exhaust, and capable of much more revs (8800 rpm), the 6.2 V8 now delivers 715 hp (far more than the standard 500 hp on the Corvette) which is sent to the rear wheels via intermediary. of a double-clutch automatic transmission. All of this makes the S1 Project Spyder able to fulfill the 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7s.