- Icona Vulcano, 2013
How it all began
The idea for the Vulcano first emerged in 2012, when Icona was invited to exhibit its acclaimed electric concept car the Fuselage at the 27th Festival Automobile International in Paris as a finalist in the World's Most Beautiful Concept Car competition. A new goal was set: if Icona could win hearts with the Fuselage, a four seater sedan, how many more people could they win over with a glamorous two seater super sport? The idea for the Icona Vulcano was born.
Based on further development of this advanced technology, the Icona Vulcano will also be available in a four wheel drive alternative: this time a twin turbo V6 engine coupled with two electric motors for front traction will deliver a total power of 870 HP, and in an overall set up made to be a record beating Nürburgring champion. This masterful combination was successfully tested only a few months ago at San Marino with the Lancia 037 (Ex World Champion Rally) transformed by Beppe Volta into a 4WD hybrid. Made by ACTUA together with Italtecnica, the Lancia 037 4WD-H beat its previous record in every way.
The Icona Vulcano embodies the best in Italian design and engineering. Reaching up to 950 horsepower through an ingenious combination of combustion engine and electric motors, all encased in a beautiful design featuring voluptuous and harmonious shapes, this is the car which brings together the Beauty and the Beast. The Icona Vulcano was designed by Icona Director of Design, Samuel Chuffart.
The Icona Vulcano is a front engine V12 two-door two-seater car; the top speed will be around 350 km/h, and 0-200 km/h will be well under ten seconds. The powertrain of the Icona Vulcano is the work of well-known Claudio Lombardi, former powertrain technical director of Ferrari and mastermind of numerous world champion cars. Claudio Lombardi has engineered two available configurations for the Icona Vulcano. The first is an impressive rear wheel drive V12 associated to an advanced technology gearbox that includes a hybrid system: its electric motor synchronises the single clutch for fast gear change and balances the torque for smooth and optimal acceleration while its additional power increases the total power of the car to 950 HP.
The wheels of the Icona Vulcano are forged aluminium, 20 x 10" in the front and 21 x 12.5" in the rear. These wheels started life as T6-6061 aerospace grade forged aluminum. To handle this power, Icona has selected Pirelli P Zero ultra high performance tyres. With a 355mm section in the rear and 285mm section in the front, these tyres have been developed using a new high-grip compound with nano-composites and an innovative racing tread. The Icona Vulcano braking system has been supplied by Brembo. The GT-R brakes are the finest high-performance aftermarket braking system ever engineered for production. Lighter and stiffer with excellent heat rejection, the 6 piston calipers are machined entirely from billet. Lightweight carbon ceramic discs of 380mm all round reduce inertia while dissipating heat exceptionally fast.
WHO IS INVOLVED
Founded in early 2010, Icona is unique among European design studios. For easy and convenient communication with its Chinese clients, the entire Icona team - and not just its commercial office - is based permanently in the heart of Shanghai's Lujiazui district. With a growing design team from eight different nationalities, Icona provides design services to the most respected automakers in China. Through its integrated partnership with sector leaders Tecnocad Progetti and Cecomp located in Torino (Italy), Icona brings together the best of European design, engineering, modeling and prototyping experience.
Talented young French designer Samuel Chuffart brings exceptional international experience to his role as design director of Icona. During his eight year tenure at Nissan Design in Europe and the US, Mr. Chuffart played an instrumental role in the creation and realization of the Nissan DNA which is known today. Mr. Chuffart then moved to Jaguar-Land Rover, before being selected for the position of Chief Designer at a leading design house in Italy in 2008, successfully developing numerous production cars soon to be seen on the road.
Claudio Lombardi is one of the most successful Italian motor engineers: racing director of Lancia who won seven World Rally Championships with 037 Rally and Delta S4 from 1982 to 1991, powertrain technical director of Ferrari for Formula One and GT cars from 1991 to 2000, and project leader of Aprilia to win the Superbike World Championship in 2010 with Max Biaggi, using one of the most powerful and light engines ever developed in its category.
The Icona Vulcano is coachbuilt by Cecomp, founding partner of Icona Shanghai and one of the global leaders in modeling and prototyping in the automotive industry. For over thirty years, Cecomp has been giving shape to ideas developed by designers, style centres and research and development institutes for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Today, Cecomp is involved in all stages of the vehicle life cycle: style development, building prototypes, pre-industrialization and industrialization, from the latest BMW Z4 Coupe Zagato and the Ferrari 575M SuperAmerica to the production of the Bollore Electric car.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Length: 4450mm
Width: 1940mm
Wheelbase: 2698mm
Mass: 1595kg (V12-RWD), 1635kg (V6-AWD)
Tires
Front: 285/30 20
Rear: 355/25 21
Braking System
Front: 380mm CCM-Rdisk, GT-R Calipers
Rear: 380mm CCM-Rdisk, GT-R Calipers
H-TURISMO V12
Total power: 950 HP
0-100 km/h: under 2.0s
0-400m: 9.7s
Top speed: 350 km/h (est)
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Type: 12 cylinder-V 65°
Displacement: 5998 cm3
Material: Full alloy
Lubrification: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: 48 valve, DOHC
Fuel system: Port Injection
Power: 790 HP @ 8300 rpm
Torque: 650 Nm @ 5500 rpm
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Type: Brushless
Nominal Voltage: 450 Vdc
Maximum Torque: 200 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm
Maximum Power: 160 HP @ 3000-10000 rpm
Max rpm: 18000
TRASMISSION
Type: AMT with torque infill
Configuration: 6-Speed
H-COMPETIZIONE
Total power: 870 HP
0-100 km/h: 2.9s
0-400m: 9.2s
Top speed: 350 km/h (est)
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Type: 6 cylinder-V 60°, Twin Turbo
Displacement: 3800 cm3
Material: Full Alloy
Lubrification: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: 24 valve, DOHC, VVT
Fuel system: Port injection
Power: 550 HP @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 630 Nm @ 3200-5800 rpm
Front and Rear Electric motors
Type: Brushless
Nominal Voltage: 450 Vdc
Maximum Torque: 200 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm
Maximum Power: 160 HP @ 3000-10000 rpm
Max rpm: 18000
Rear Transmission
Type: AMT with torque infill
Configuration: 6-Speed
Front Transmission
Type: Single stage cylindrical gear/bevel set
Differential: Self locking differential
Ratio: Fixed Ratio 9.57
The Icona Vulcano is a front engine V12 two-door two-seater car; the top speed will be around 350 km/h, and 0-200 km/h will be well under ten seconds. The powertrain of the Icona Vulcano is the work of well-known Claudio Lombardi, former powertrain technical director of Ferrari and mastermind of numerous world champion cars. Claudio Lombardi has engineered two available configurations for the Icona Vulcano. The first is an impressive rear wheel drive V12 associated to an advanced technology gearbox that includes a hybrid system: its electric motor synchronises the single clutch for fast gear change and balances the torque for smooth and optimal acceleration while its additional power increases the total power of the car to 950 HP.
The wheels of the Icona Vulcano are forged aluminium, 20 x 10" in the front and 21 x 12.5" in the rear. These wheels started life as T6-6061 aerospace grade forged aluminum. To handle this power, Icona has selected Pirelli P Zero ultra high performance tyres. With a 355mm section in the rear and 285mm section in the front, these tyres have been developed using a new high-grip compound with nano-composites and an innovative racing tread. The Icona Vulcano braking system has been supplied by Brembo. The GT-R brakes are the finest high-performance aftermarket braking system ever engineered for production. Lighter and stiffer with excellent heat rejection, the 6 piston calipers are machined entirely from billet. Lightweight carbon ceramic discs of 380mm all round reduce inertia while dissipating heat exceptionally fast.
WHO IS INVOLVED
Founded in early 2010, Icona is unique among European design studios. For easy and convenient communication with its Chinese clients, the entire Icona team - and not just its commercial office - is based permanently in the heart of Shanghai's Lujiazui district. With a growing design team from eight different nationalities, Icona provides design services to the most respected automakers in China. Through its integrated partnership with sector leaders Tecnocad Progetti and Cecomp located in Torino (Italy), Icona brings together the best of European design, engineering, modeling and prototyping experience.
Talented young French designer Samuel Chuffart brings exceptional international experience to his role as design director of Icona. During his eight year tenure at Nissan Design in Europe and the US, Mr. Chuffart played an instrumental role in the creation and realization of the Nissan DNA which is known today. Mr. Chuffart then moved to Jaguar-Land Rover, before being selected for the position of Chief Designer at a leading design house in Italy in 2008, successfully developing numerous production cars soon to be seen on the road.
Claudio Lombardi is one of the most successful Italian motor engineers: racing director of Lancia who won seven World Rally Championships with 037 Rally and Delta S4 from 1982 to 1991, powertrain technical director of Ferrari for Formula One and GT cars from 1991 to 2000, and project leader of Aprilia to win the Superbike World Championship in 2010 with Max Biaggi, using one of the most powerful and light engines ever developed in its category.
The Icona Vulcano is coachbuilt by Cecomp, founding partner of Icona Shanghai and one of the global leaders in modeling and prototyping in the automotive industry. For over thirty years, Cecomp has been giving shape to ideas developed by designers, style centres and research and development institutes for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Today, Cecomp is involved in all stages of the vehicle life cycle: style development, building prototypes, pre-industrialization and industrialization, from the latest BMW Z4 Coupe Zagato and the Ferrari 575M SuperAmerica to the production of the Bollore Electric car.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Length: 4450mm
Width: 1940mm
Wheelbase: 2698mm
Mass: 1595kg (V12-RWD), 1635kg (V6-AWD)
Tires
Front: 285/30 20
Rear: 355/25 21
Braking System
Front: 380mm CCM-Rdisk, GT-R Calipers
Rear: 380mm CCM-Rdisk, GT-R Calipers
H-TURISMO V12
Total power: 950 HP
0-100 km/h: under 2.0s
0-400m: 9.7s
Top speed: 350 km/h (est)
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Type: 12 cylinder-V 65°
Displacement: 5998 cm3
Material: Full alloy
Lubrification: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: 48 valve, DOHC
Fuel system: Port Injection
Power: 790 HP @ 8300 rpm
Torque: 650 Nm @ 5500 rpm
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Type: Brushless
Nominal Voltage: 450 Vdc
Maximum Torque: 200 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm
Maximum Power: 160 HP @ 3000-10000 rpm
Max rpm: 18000
TRASMISSION
Type: AMT with torque infill
Configuration: 6-Speed
H-COMPETIZIONE
Total power: 870 HP
0-100 km/h: 2.9s
0-400m: 9.2s
Top speed: 350 km/h (est)
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Type: 6 cylinder-V 60°, Twin Turbo
Displacement: 3800 cm3
Material: Full Alloy
Lubrification: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: 24 valve, DOHC, VVT
Fuel system: Port injection
Power: 550 HP @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 630 Nm @ 3200-5800 rpm
Front and Rear Electric motors
Type: Brushless
Nominal Voltage: 450 Vdc
Maximum Torque: 200 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm
Maximum Power: 160 HP @ 3000-10000 rpm
Max rpm: 18000
Rear Transmission
Type: AMT with torque infill
Configuration: 6-Speed
Front Transmission
Type: Single stage cylindrical gear/bevel set
Differential: Self locking differential
Ratio: Fixed Ratio 9.57
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