TranStar Racing Corporation's 'Dagger GT' is an extremely fast car with a top speed of 483 kmp (300 mph). The Dagger GT is being described as the first "superfast" car in the world. The unique feature of the car is its multi-fuel system that runs on petrol, methanol, hydrogen and ethanol.
The outer body of the car is made from carbon fiber and also features a high-strength 4130 Chromoly Steel chassis. The minimum price of The Dagger GT is around $450,000 and only five units of them will be produced in 2011.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Multi-fuel Supercars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a multi-fuel system that combines different energy sources for high-performance vehicles.
- Carbon Fiber Exterior
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: explore the use of carbon fiber material in vehicle exteriors to improve performance and fuel-efficiency.
- Limited Edition Hypercars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce limited edition hypercars with unique features and a high-price range to cater to niche markets.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create advanced manufacturing processes for multi-fuel supercars.
- Material Science
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lightweight materials like carbon fiber and explore their applications in various industries, including automotive.
- Luxury Car Market
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target the luxury car market segment by producing limited edition hypercars with exclusive features and high price points.
