# Ultra Light Luxury Sports Cars The Aspid By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-sports-cars-the-aspid References: [worldcarfans](http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080627.004/new-aspid-sports-car-to-be-unveiled-at-british-motor-show) The Aspid by IFR Automotive is a lightweight (1,550 lbs) [aluminum and carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini) luxury sports vehicle that has gone into production and is scheduled to hit the streets later in the year. The gorgeous ride prototypes feature a 2-liter engine, either naturally aspirated to deliver 270bhp or supercharged to 400bhp. This [exclusive vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant) will be tailored to the precise needs of each individual customer and the anticipated base price is £75,000 (about $118,000) and upwards per Aspid. Keep reading for the specs. If you're into [luxury sports cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), you will like the cluster below! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra Light Luxury Sports Cars:** The trend of ultra light luxury sports cars offers opportunities for innovative designs using lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, resulting in improved performance and fuel efficiency. - **Customized Luxury Vehicles:** The trend of customized luxury vehicles presents opportunities for personalized experiences and unique features tailored to individual customer preferences, allowing for differentiation in the market. - **High Performance Engines:** The trend of high performance engines creates opportunities for powerful and efficient engines, both naturally aspirated and supercharged, delivering enhanced driving experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of ultra light luxury sports cars by investing in research and development of lightweight materials and innovative manufacturing processes, providing a competitive edge in the market. - **Automotive Design:** The automotive design industry can seize the trend of customized luxury vehicles by creating innovative and customizable designs that cater to the unique needs and preferences of luxury car buyers. - **Automotive Engine Manufacturing:** The automotive engine manufacturing sector can leverage the trend of high performance engines by developing advanced engine technologies that combine power, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, meeting the demands of performance-oriented luxury car enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Off-Road Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laffite-atrax.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Luxury Italian Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md)