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# Turbocharged High-Performance Roadsters
The Rp1 Roadster Blends Top-Notch Power With Balance

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-14 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-roadster
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/elemental-rp1-roadster/43797/) & [elementalcars](http://elementalcars.co.uk)

UK-based automaker Elemental Motor Company has unveiled a spectacular new high-performance roadster that is designed to capture attention and eyeballs at the 2016 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Named the Rp1 roadster, this particular vehicle features boosted power as well as specialized construction that allows for a speedy and thoroughly enjoyable ride on the road and on the race track. The roadster comes with different engine options including a single-liter three-cylinder [EcoBoost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troy-lee-designs) that offers 180 horsepower, and a more powerful 2-liter four-cylinder engine variant that promises 320 horsepower. Both engine versions work in conjunction with a [six-speed sequential gearbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m) that comes with electro-pneumatic shifting for greater control.

Aerodynamic, fast and blessed with spectacular balance and control features, the Rp1 is truly a high-performance roadster for the ages.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **High-performance Roadsters:** Elemental Motor Company's Rp1 roadster proves that innovation in the high-performance roadster market is alive and well.
- **Specialized Construction:** The Rp1 roadster's construction opens up opportunities for new materials and design in the automotive industry.
- **Electro-pneumatic Shifting:** The unique gearbox in Elemental Motor Company's Rp1 roadster highlights the potential for innovative new systems in the automotive sector.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Industry:** The Rp1 roadster showcases how the automotive industry continues to innovate and push boundaries in high-performance vehicles.
- **Materials Industry:** The specialized construction of the Rp1 roadster presents opportunities for new materials to be developed for use in high-performance vehicles.
- **Technology Industry:** The electro-pneumatic shifting system in Elemental Motor Company's Rp1 roadster demonstrates the potential for innovative technological advancements in the automotive industry.

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