# Bespoke British Sports Cars The 'Thunder' Blends Jaguar Technology with Custom Styling By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-02-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sports-car References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/lister-thunder-jaguar-f-type/53216/) & [listercars](https://www.listercars.com/available-models/thunder) U.K.-based automotive company Lister is introducing an extraordinary new vehicle that aims to take the grand tradition of British sports cars to a completely different level, by virtue of bespoke interior accessories and external design. Aptly named the [Thunder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard), this particular vehicle comes fitted with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that is capable of churning out an exceptional 666 brake horsepower in addition to a scarcely believable 721 pounds-feet of torque, allowing the vehicle to sprint along from zero to 60 miles per hour in only 3.2 seconds. Performance aside, the Thunder also stands out thanks to its [bespoke carbon-fiber splitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), bumper and bonnet. This allows for lightweight performance as well as an elegant appearance, making this British sports car a triumphant achievement in terms of both aesthetics and operability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bespoke Automotive Design:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create customizable design offerings that cater to the unique preferences and needs of consumers. - **Luxury Sports Car Performance:** There is a demand for high-performance sports cars that provide an exceptional driving experience for car enthusiasts. - **Incorporation of Advanced Technology in Custom Cars:** There is an opportunity to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, and robotics in the design and manufacturing process of personalized cars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can cater to the growing demand for personalized, high-performance sports cars with advanced technology and unique designs. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the demand for premium, customizable sports cars that cater to the preferences and needs of consumers. - **Customization Services:** The customization services industry can offer bespoke design and manufacturing solutions for car enthusiasts looking for personalized high-performance sports cars with advanced technology and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Riproaring British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar.md) - [Restored All-Aluminum Jaguars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xk.md) - [Bespoke Modern Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md)