# Slimmed-Down Supercars The Rapier Superlite Coupe is a Lightweight Powerhouse By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapier-superlite-coupe References: [cartype](http://www.cartype.com/pages/4705/rapier_super_lite_coupe__2010) & [rapiercars](http://www.rapiercars.com/) The drive to be thin has hit the supercar industry--just take a look at the Rapier Superlite Coupe. The Superlite Coupe looks like it's been on a diet of coffee and breadsticks for some time. The Rapier Superlite Coupe is made with "[space-age materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini)" which helps it to keep its weight low and its speed high. The Superlite comes at a [premium price](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports) of $179,000, which I'm told is cheap for a supercar. I'm only $169,900 dollars away from owning one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Supercars:** The trend of creating lightweight supercars presents an opportunity for innovative materials and design to improve performance and fuel efficiency. - **Use of Space-age Materials:** The use of cutting-edge materials in supercar manufacturing opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the automotive and aerospace industries. - **Affordable Supercars:** The emergence of more affordable supercars creates opportunities for disruptive startups and new market entrants to challenge established luxury car manufacturers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of lightweight supercars by investing in research and development of innovative materials and manufacturing processes. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can leverage the use of space-age materials from the supercar industry to enhance aircraft performance and fuel efficiency. - **Luxury Cars:** The luxury car industry should take note of the trend of affordable supercars and explore ways to adapt their offerings to cater to a broader market segment without compromising on quality or exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.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) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Ultralight Single-Seater Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briggs-automotive-company-x-hypetex-mono-r.md) - [Affordable British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-m500.md)