# Fighter Jet-Inspired Cars 760-Horsepower Tramontana R is Almost Ready for Flight By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-vehicles-if-fighter-planes-changed-to-cars References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/24/revealed-720hp-twin-turbocharged-v12-tramontana-r/) & [tramontanagroup](http://www.tramontanagroup.com/adtramontana/adtramontana.php) Looking more like a jet fighter than a car, the Tramontana Group's Tramontana R Edition comes in at a cool $495,000. Holding back 760 horsepower in a 2,750-pound, sixteen-foot package, it is estimated that the Tramontana R will get to 100 mph in only 3.6 seconds, and to 200 mph in a little over 10 seconds. **Implications** - The Tramontana R will entice the rich, affluent and trendy car enthusiasts. In its speed and price range, this [jet-inspired car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) is likely to compete against the [Lamborghini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huracan-tecnica) Murcielago, Bugatti Veyron and [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance) SLR McLaren. Though it definitely has the speed, its extreme looks will win over extravagant car owners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Jet-inspired Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury car market with jet-inspired designs and high performance capabilities. - **High Horsepower Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry with powerful vehicles that offer unparalleled speed and acceleration. - **Luxury Car Competition:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury car market with new entrants like the Tramontana R Edition challenging established brands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore new design concepts and technology advancements to create more jet-inspired cars. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can cater to affluent consumers who are seeking unique and extravagant car options. - **Engineering:** Engineering industry can develop cutting-edge technologies and lightweight materials to support the high performance and speed of jet-inspired cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Agile Off-Road Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laffite-atrax.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Speedy 3D-Printed Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21c-v-max.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md)