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250mph electric hypercar has 'fastest acceleration in the world'

Kieron Monks, CNN
Updated 5:49 AM ET, Fri November 15, 2019
The Owl's listed top speed is almost 250mph, placing it among the fastest road-legal cars in the world. <br /><br />Aspark President Masanori Yoshida says the company will attempt to set a world-record lap time with the Owl on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by March 2020.
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The Owl's listed top speed is almost 250mph, placing it among the fastest road-legal cars in the world.

Aspark President Masanori Yoshida says the company will attempt to set a world-record lap time with the Owl on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by March 2020.
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The Aspark Owl is also the first Japanese-made, fully-electric, top-tier supercar, according to the manufacturers. <br /><br />The Lithium-ion battery can call on 2,012 brake horsepower (bhp).
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The Aspark Owl is also the first Japanese-made, fully-electric, top-tier supercar, according to the manufacturers.

The Lithium-ion battery can call on 2,012 brake horsepower (bhp).
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Aspark say they wanted a "feminine" aesthetic to complement the high-performance specifications. <br /><br />At just 99 centimeters in height the Owl will be among the lowest vehicles on the road.
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Aspark say they wanted a "feminine" aesthetic to complement the high-performance specifications.

At just 99 centimeters in height the Owl will be among the lowest vehicles on the road.
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Just 50 of the vehicles have been manufactured and each has a list price of 2.9 million Euros ($3.19m).
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Just 50 of the vehicles have been manufactured and each has a list price of 2.9 million Euros ($3.19m).
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The Aspark Owl boasts the fastest acceleration of any car in the world, according to its Japanese manufacturers Aspark.
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The Aspark Owl boasts the fastest acceleration of any car in the world, according to its Japanese manufacturers Aspark.
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The Owl is said to be capable of reaching 60mph in just 1.69 seconds.<br /><br />The final version received its "world premiere" at the Dubai Motor Show between November 12-16.
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The Owl is said to be capable of reaching 60mph in just 1.69 seconds.

The final version received its "world premiere" at the Dubai Motor Show between November 12-16.
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This outpaces rival electric supercars such as Rimac's Concept Two, which can reach 60mph in 1.85 seconds.
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This outpaces rival electric supercars such as Rimac's Concept Two, which can reach 60mph in 1.85 seconds.
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Tesla's Roadster can reach the same mark in 1.9 seconds.
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Tesla's Roadster can reach the same mark in 1.9 seconds.
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The Owl's listed top speed is almost 250mph, placing it among the fastest road-legal cars in the world. <br /><br />Aspark President Masanori Yoshida says the company will attempt to set a world-record lap time with the Owl on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by March 2020.
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The Owl's listed top speed is almost 250mph, placing it among the fastest road-legal cars in the world.

Aspark President Masanori Yoshida says the company will attempt to set a world-record lap time with the Owl on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by March 2020.
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The Aspark Owl is also the first Japanese-made, fully-electric, top-tier supercar, according to the manufacturers. <br /><br />The Lithium-ion battery can call on 2,012 brake horsepower (bhp).
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The Aspark Owl is also the first Japanese-made, fully-electric, top-tier supercar, according to the manufacturers.

The Lithium-ion battery can call on 2,012 brake horsepower (bhp).
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Aspark say they wanted a "feminine" aesthetic to complement the high-performance specifications. <br /><br />At just 99 centimeters in height the Owl will be among the lowest vehicles on the road.
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Aspark say they wanted a "feminine" aesthetic to complement the high-performance specifications.

At just 99 centimeters in height the Owl will be among the lowest vehicles on the road.
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Just 50 of the vehicles have been manufactured and each has a list price of 2.9 million Euros ($3.19m).
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Just 50 of the vehicles have been manufactured and each has a list price of 2.9 million Euros ($3.19m).
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The Aspark Owl boasts the fastest acceleration of any car in the world, according to its Japanese manufacturers Aspark.
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The Aspark Owl boasts the fastest acceleration of any car in the world, according to its Japanese manufacturers Aspark.
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The Owl is said to be capable of reaching 60mph in just 1.69 seconds.<br /><br />The final version received its "world premiere" at the Dubai Motor Show between November 12-16.
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The Owl is said to be capable of reaching 60mph in just 1.69 seconds.

The final version received its "world premiere" at the Dubai Motor Show between November 12-16.
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This outpaces rival electric supercars such as Rimac's Concept Two, which can reach 60mph in 1.85 seconds.
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This outpaces rival electric supercars such as Rimac's Concept Two, which can reach 60mph in 1.85 seconds.
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Tesla's Roadster can reach the same mark in 1.9 seconds.
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Tesla's Roadster can reach the same mark in 1.9 seconds.
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(CNN)The "fastest accelerating car in the world" was unveiled at the Dubai Motor Show this week.
The fully-electric Aspark Owl is capable of reaching 60mph in just 1.69 seconds, according to Japanese manufacturers Aspark.
This outstrips electric, high-spec rivals such as Rimac's Concept Two and Tesla's Roadster, which take 1.85 seconds and 1.9 seconds respectively to hit the same mark.
The Owl was first revealed as a prototype in 2017 but the final version received its "world premiere" at the prestigious car show in Dubai.
    Beyond record-breaking acceleration, Aspark also claims this is the first Japanese-made, fully-electric, top-tier supercar.
    The Owl is powered by a Lithium-ion battery boasting 2,012 brake horsepower (bhp) that is fully charged in 80 minutes. The listed top speed is just a shade under 250mph, placing it among the fastest street-legal cars in the world.
    Aspark President Masanori Yoshida told Top Gear magazine that the company will attempt to set a world-record lap time on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by March 2020.
    The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Bentley Continental GT3-R – The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
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    The last of the Testarossa series was introduced in 1994 with a 440 bhp, 12-cylinder engine capable of 315 kmph. Tomini Classics say their Ferrari F512 M is the only unit ever delivered by the manufacturer in this color (Azzurro Hyperion, should you ask).<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari F512 M (1996) – The last of the Testarossa series was introduced in 1994 with a 440 bhp, 12-cylinder engine capable of 315 kmph. Tomini Classics say their Ferrari F512 M is the only unit ever delivered by the manufacturer in this color (Azzurro Hyperion, should you ask).
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    No, this one hasn't appeared in a Bond film -- yet. The DB10 featured in 2015's "Spectre," but who knows if the DB11 will appear in the next, as yet untitled, film. The successor to the DB9 produced an orchestra under the hood from its 600 bhp, twin-turbo charged V12 engine. Also nominated by We Cash Any Car.<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Aston Martin DB11 – No, this one hasn't appeared in a Bond film -- yet. The DB10 featured in 2015's "Spectre," but who knows if the DB11 will appear in the next, as yet untitled, film. The successor to the DB9 produced an orchestra under the hood from its 600 bhp, twin-turbo charged V12 engine. Also nominated by We Cash Any Car.
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    Known as the Honda NSX outside the US, Honda's first supercar was built with the company's Forumla1 know-how. When it was introduced in 1990 Honda claimed it was the first production vehicle to have an all-aluminum monocoque body. The NSX continued to evolve until 2005 when it was discontinued. But the model was brought back in 2017 in a new form -- a hybrid supercar with a V6 petrol and three electric motors. Nominated by Tomini Classics.<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Acura NSX (1992) – Known as the Honda NSX outside the US, Honda's first supercar was built with the company's Forumla1 know-how. When it was introduced in 1990 Honda claimed it was the first production vehicle to have an all-aluminum monocoque body. The NSX continued to evolve until 2005 when it was discontinued. But the model was brought back in 2017 in a new form -- a hybrid supercar with a V6 petrol and three electric motors. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
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    Launched in 2005, the F430 Spider is a modern classic, featuring an F1 gearbox, all-aluminum bodywork and chassis, and a nose inspired by the 156 F1 driven to F1 World Championship victory by Phill Hill in 1961. We Cash Any Car nominated a claret-colored unit in its collection.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari F430 Spider – Launched in 2005, the F430 Spider is a modern classic, featuring an F1 gearbox, all-aluminum bodywork and chassis, and a nose inspired by the 156 F1 driven to F1 World Championship victory by Phill Hill in 1961. We Cash Any Car nominated a claret-colored unit in its collection.
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    A concept car that jumped into reality, the Montreal was designed by Macello Gandini (also responsible for the Lamborghini Miura). Just under 4,000 were produced between 1970-1977, after two prototypes were debuted to critical acclaim at the 1967 Montreal World Expo. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Alfa Romeo Montreal (1970) – A concept car that jumped into reality, the Montreal was designed by Macello Gandini (also responsible for the Lamborghini Miura). Just under 4,000 were produced between 1970-1977, after two prototypes were debuted to critical acclaim at the 1967 Montreal World Expo. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
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    Assyl Yacine of Tomini Classics drives a Jaguar E-Type in Dubai. The emirate's saturated supercar scene means a buoyant secondhand market full of nearly new models to all-time classics. But don't take our word for it: We asked luxury motor dealers in Dubai about the most exciting cars they had in their inventories.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Assyl Yacine of Tomini Classics drives a Jaguar E-Type in Dubai. The emirate's saturated supercar scene means a buoyant secondhand market full of nearly new models to all-time classics. But don't take our word for it: We asked luxury motor dealers in Dubai about the most exciting cars they had in their inventories.
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    The world's fastest street-legal car when it was released in 2017, the Bugatti Chiron is capable of 260 mph and 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds thanks to its 1,500 bhp engine. It looks pretty stunning too. Retailing around $3 million, Bugatti are only producing 500 Chirons, all of which have already been sold, explaining why We Cash Any Car facilitated the sale of a Chiron for approximately $3.84 million.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Bugatti Chiron – The world's fastest street-legal car when it was released in 2017, the Bugatti Chiron is capable of 260 mph and 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds thanks to its 1,500 bhp engine. It looks pretty stunning too. Retailing around $3 million, Bugatti are only producing 500 Chirons, all of which have already been sold, explaining why We Cash Any Car facilitated the sale of a Chiron for approximately $3.84 million.
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    Developed by the Maserati brothers and once driven by motorsport royalty Stirling Moss, the OSCA 1600 GTS was also an esteemed race winner. The example on show at Tomini Classics is an unrestored late-production model once owned by Mazda, with less than 6,000 kilometers on the clock.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    OSCA 1600GTS Zagato (1962) – Developed by the Maserati brothers and once driven by motorsport royalty Stirling Moss, the OSCA 1600 GTS was also an esteemed race winner. The example on show at Tomini Classics is an unrestored late-production model once owned by Mazda, with less than 6,000 kilometers on the clock.
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    McLaren's British-built M838T twin-turbo V8 sat under the hood of the 650S Spider when it debuted in 2014. The Spider is capable of 0-62 mph in three seconds flat and tops out at 207 mph. We Cash Any Car nominated it as one their most exciting acquisitions.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    McLaren 650S Spider – McLaren's British-built M838T twin-turbo V8 sat under the hood of the 650S Spider when it debuted in 2014. The Spider is capable of 0-62 mph in three seconds flat and tops out at 207 mph. We Cash Any Car nominated it as one their most exciting acquisitions.
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    The Pininfarina-designed, 300-kmph grand tourer acquired the nickname "Daytona" after Ferrari finished first, second and third at the 1967 edition of the 24-hour race. On show in the Tomini Gallery Dubai.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1970) – The Pininfarina-designed, 300-kmph grand tourer acquired the nickname "Daytona" after Ferrari finished first, second and third at the 1967 edition of the 24-hour race. On show in the Tomini Gallery Dubai.
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    The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Bentley Continental GT3-R – The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
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    The last of the Testarossa series was introduced in 1994 with a 440 bhp, 12-cylinder engine capable of 315 kmph. Tomini Classics say their Ferrari F512 M is the only unit ever delivered by the manufacturer in this color (Azzurro Hyperion, should you ask).<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari F512 M (1996) – The last of the Testarossa series was introduced in 1994 with a 440 bhp, 12-cylinder engine capable of 315 kmph. Tomini Classics say their Ferrari F512 M is the only unit ever delivered by the manufacturer in this color (Azzurro Hyperion, should you ask).
    Hide Caption
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    No, this one hasn't appeared in a Bond film -- yet. The DB10 featured in 2015's "Spectre," but who knows if the DB11 will appear in the next, as yet untitled, film. The successor to the DB9 produced an orchestra under the hood from its 600 bhp, twin-turbo charged V12 engine. Also nominated by We Cash Any Car.<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Aston Martin DB11 – No, this one hasn't appeared in a Bond film -- yet. The DB10 featured in 2015's "Spectre," but who knows if the DB11 will appear in the next, as yet untitled, film. The successor to the DB9 produced an orchestra under the hood from its 600 bhp, twin-turbo charged V12 engine. Also nominated by We Cash Any Car.
    Hide Caption
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    Known as the Honda NSX outside the US, Honda's first supercar was built with the company's Forumla1 know-how. When it was introduced in 1990 Honda claimed it was the first production vehicle to have an all-aluminum monocoque body. The NSX continued to evolve until 2005 when it was discontinued. But the model was brought back in 2017 in a new form -- a hybrid supercar with a V6 petrol and three electric motors. Nominated by Tomini Classics.<br />
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Acura NSX (1992) – Known as the Honda NSX outside the US, Honda's first supercar was built with the company's Forumla1 know-how. When it was introduced in 1990 Honda claimed it was the first production vehicle to have an all-aluminum monocoque body. The NSX continued to evolve until 2005 when it was discontinued. But the model was brought back in 2017 in a new form -- a hybrid supercar with a V6 petrol and three electric motors. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
    Hide Caption
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    Launched in 2005, the F430 Spider is a modern classic, featuring an F1 gearbox, all-aluminum bodywork and chassis, and a nose inspired by the 156 F1 driven to F1 World Championship victory by Phill Hill in 1961. We Cash Any Car nominated a claret-colored unit in its collection.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari F430 Spider – Launched in 2005, the F430 Spider is a modern classic, featuring an F1 gearbox, all-aluminum bodywork and chassis, and a nose inspired by the 156 F1 driven to F1 World Championship victory by Phill Hill in 1961. We Cash Any Car nominated a claret-colored unit in its collection.
    Hide Caption
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    A concept car that jumped into reality, the Montreal was designed by Macello Gandini (also responsible for the Lamborghini Miura). Just under 4,000 were produced between 1970-1977, after two prototypes were debuted to critical acclaim at the 1967 Montreal World Expo. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Alfa Romeo Montreal (1970) – A concept car that jumped into reality, the Montreal was designed by Macello Gandini (also responsible for the Lamborghini Miura). Just under 4,000 were produced between 1970-1977, after two prototypes were debuted to critical acclaim at the 1967 Montreal World Expo. Nominated by Tomini Classics.
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    Assyl Yacine of Tomini Classics drives a Jaguar E-Type in Dubai. The emirate's saturated supercar scene means a buoyant secondhand market full of nearly new models to all-time classics. But don't take our word for it: We asked luxury motor dealers in Dubai about the most exciting cars they had in their inventories.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Assyl Yacine of Tomini Classics drives a Jaguar E-Type in Dubai. The emirate's saturated supercar scene means a buoyant secondhand market full of nearly new models to all-time classics. But don't take our word for it: We asked luxury motor dealers in Dubai about the most exciting cars they had in their inventories.
    Hide Caption
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    The world's fastest street-legal car when it was released in 2017, the Bugatti Chiron is capable of 260 mph and 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds thanks to its 1,500 bhp engine. It looks pretty stunning too. Retailing around $3 million, Bugatti are only producing 500 Chirons, all of which have already been sold, explaining why We Cash Any Car facilitated the sale of a Chiron for approximately $3.84 million.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Bugatti Chiron – The world's fastest street-legal car when it was released in 2017, the Bugatti Chiron is capable of 260 mph and 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds thanks to its 1,500 bhp engine. It looks pretty stunning too. Retailing around $3 million, Bugatti are only producing 500 Chirons, all of which have already been sold, explaining why We Cash Any Car facilitated the sale of a Chiron for approximately $3.84 million.
    Hide Caption
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    Developed by the Maserati brothers and once driven by motorsport royalty Stirling Moss, the OSCA 1600 GTS was also an esteemed race winner. The example on show at Tomini Classics is an unrestored late-production model once owned by Mazda, with less than 6,000 kilometers on the clock.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    OSCA 1600GTS Zagato (1962) – Developed by the Maserati brothers and once driven by motorsport royalty Stirling Moss, the OSCA 1600 GTS was also an esteemed race winner. The example on show at Tomini Classics is an unrestored late-production model once owned by Mazda, with less than 6,000 kilometers on the clock.
    Hide Caption
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    McLaren's British-built M838T twin-turbo V8 sat under the hood of the 650S Spider when it debuted in 2014. The Spider is capable of 0-62 mph in three seconds flat and tops out at 207 mph. We Cash Any Car nominated it as one their most exciting acquisitions.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    McLaren 650S Spider – McLaren's British-built M838T twin-turbo V8 sat under the hood of the 650S Spider when it debuted in 2014. The Spider is capable of 0-62 mph in three seconds flat and tops out at 207 mph. We Cash Any Car nominated it as one their most exciting acquisitions.
    Hide Caption
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    The Pininfarina-designed, 300-kmph grand tourer acquired the nickname "Daytona" after Ferrari finished first, second and third at the 1967 edition of the 24-hour race. On show in the Tomini Gallery Dubai.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1970) – The Pininfarina-designed, 300-kmph grand tourer acquired the nickname "Daytona" after Ferrari finished first, second and third at the 1967 edition of the 24-hour race. On show in the Tomini Gallery Dubai.
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    The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
    Photos: Dubai's whirlwind supercar scene
    Bentley Continental GT3-R – The team at We Cash Any Car nominated a Bentley Continental GT3-R as one of the most excited cars they've recently processed. When it was released in 2014, the GT3-R had 572 bhp and could go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 2019 marks Bentley's centenary year.
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    Aspark say they wanted to deliver a "feminine" aesthetic to complement high-performance specifications. The vehicle is composed of carbon fiber panels around a stainless steel frame.
    At just 99 centimeters in height the Owl will be among the lowest vehicles on the road, and with a monocoque (structure) weighing just 120 kilograms it will also be among the lightest.
      Just 50 of the vehicles have been manufactured. They will go on sale with a price tag of €2.9 million ($3.19m).
      The Dubai Motor Show concludes Saturday November 16 with a series of stunts produced by Red Bull.
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