# Conceptual Belgian Supercars The Minerva J.M. Brabazon is a Hybrid That can Hit 248 Mph By Michael Hines | Published 2013-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minerva-jm-brabazon References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/7/7/We-Withhold-Judgment-On-The-Minerva-J-M-Brabazon-7715181/) & [minerva-automobiles](http://minerva-automobiles.com/) The Minerva J.M. Brabazon is a hybrid supercar promising big things. The [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar) R8-esque supercar is the first model announced by Minerva, a Belgian luxury car company that has been defunct since 1956. The J.M. Brabazon gets its unique name from a British race car driver. The Minerva J.M. Brabazon pairs two electric motors (which drive the front wheels) to a twin-turbo [V12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revuelto) engine mated to a six-speed [F1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar) gearbox. All told, the company estimates that its supercar will be able to hit 248 mph. The car will also feature five running modes: safe mode, economy, normal, sport and race. Since the Minerva J.M. Brabazon only exists in conceptual form at the moment, it's probably best to be cautiously optimistic regarding its release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Hybrid Supercars:** The rise of hybrid technology in the supercar market presents opportunities for developing high-performance, eco-friendly vehicles. - **Reviving Defunct Brands:** Bringing back long-lost luxury car brands like Minerva offers a chance to tap into nostalgia and create a unique selling proposition in the auto industry. - **Advanced Electric Motors:** The use of innovative electric motors in the Minerva J.M. Brabazon demonstrates the potential for technological advancements in the electric vehicle sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Introducing cutting-edge features and reviving iconic brands can disrupt the luxury car manufacturing industry by attracting affluent customers with exclusive offerings. - **Alternative Energy Vehicles:** Developing and marketing hybrid and electric supercars can disrupt the alternative energy vehicles industry by combining performance and sustainability. - **Automotive Technology:** The Minerva J.M. Brabazon highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in automotive technology, pushing the boundaries of speed, efficiency, and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Italian V12 Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revuelto.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md)