The Polish-Built Syrena Sport is Being Brought Back to Life
Michael Hines — April 20, 2013 — Autos
References: carbuzz
Only the most hardcore of gearheads will know about the Syrena Sport. It was a Polish sports car concept designed during the Cold War. However, even non-gearheads know that Poland has never been the epicenter of automotive manufacturing/design. The car never made it past the concept phase; only one was ever made. Enter Rafal Czubaj, an entrepreneur who hopes to bring the car back.
Czubaj and his team have designed a modern Syrena Sport based upon the Nissan 370Z. The concept is slated to be powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that comes in two forms: The naturally aspirated version will produce 350 horsepower and the turbocharged iteration will boast 450 horsepower. Estimates put the Polish sportcar's 0 to 60 time at 4.5 seconds and its top speed at 180 mph. There are currently plans to build only one new Syrena Sport, but that number could increase depending on how the car is received.
Czubaj and his team have designed a modern Syrena Sport based upon the Nissan 370Z. The concept is slated to be powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that comes in two forms: The naturally aspirated version will produce 350 horsepower and the turbocharged iteration will boast 450 horsepower. Estimates put the Polish sportcar's 0 to 60 time at 4.5 seconds and its top speed at 180 mph. There are currently plans to build only one new Syrena Sport, but that number could increase depending on how the car is received.
Trend Themes
1. Cold War-inspired Sports Cars - There is an opportunity to bring back other sports cars designed during the Cold War as modern, updated versions that cater to the current market while retaining the charm of the past.
2. Reviving Forgotten Car Concepts - Entrepreneurs can capitalize on reviving and modernizing unique and obscure car designs from the past for today's market.
3. Modernizing Classic Cars - Introducing new technology and design elements to classic cars can attract both established and new car enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Revisiting old, forgotten ideas and designs from the past and revitalizing them for today's market can create new opportunities for automotive manufacturing.
2. Custom Car Design and Manufacturing - Entrepreneurs with a passion for unique car designs can explore opportunities to revive forgotten designs and create a new market for custom car design and manufacturing.
3. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - Electrifying old cars with updated technology can provide a new opportunity for EV manufacturers to attract both classic car enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers.
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