2013 Icona Vulcano
For the 2013 Auto Shanghai, Icona Design from Shanghai presented their Vulcano as a design proposal for a new V12 supercar.
Icona plan to develop a bespoke V12 with assistance from AIPA and Claudio Lombardi. Fabrication of the Vulcano is enlisted to Tecocad.
Press Release.
The Vulcano embodies the best in Italian design and engineering. Reaching up to 950 horsepower through an ingenious combination of combustion engine and electric motors, all encased in a beautiful design featuring voluptuous and harmonious shapes, this is the car which brings together the Beauty and the Beast. The Icona Vulcano was designed by Icona Director of Design, Samuel Chuffart.
The Icona Vulcano is a front engine V12 two-door two-seater car; the top speed will be around 350 km/h, and 0-200 km/h will be well under ten seconds. The powertrain of the Icona Vulcano is the work of well-known Claudio Lombardi, former powertrain technical director of Ferrari and mastermind of numerous world champion cars. Claudio Lombardi has engineered two available configurations for the Icona Vulcano. The first is an impressive rear wheel drive V12 associated to an advanced technology gearbox that includes a hybrid system: its electric motor synchronises the single clutch for fast gear change and balances the torque for smooth and optimal acceleration while its additional power increases the total power of the car to 950 HP.
Based on further development of this advanced technology, the Vulcano will also be available in a four wheel drive alternative: this time a twin turbo V6 engine coupled with two electric motors for front traction will deliver a total power of 870 HP, and in an overall set up made to be a record beating Nürburgring champion. This masterful combination was successfully tested only a few months ago at San Marino with the Lancia 037 (Ex World Champion Rally) transformed by Beppe Volta into a 4WD hybrid. Made by ACTUA together with Italtecnica, the Lancia 037 4WD-H beat its previous record in every way.
The wheels of the Vulcano are forged aluminium, 20 x 10” in the front and 21 x 12.5” in the rear. These wheels started life as T6-6061 aerospace grade forged aluminum. To handle this power, Icona has selected Pirelli P Zero ultra high performance tyres. With a 355mm section in the rear and 285mm section in the front, these tyres have been developed using a new high-grip compound with nano-composites and an innovative racing tread. The Icona Vulcano braking system has been supplied by Brembo. The GT-R brakes are the finest high-performance aftermarket braking system ever engineered for production. Lighter and stiffer with excellent heat rejection, the 6 piston calipers are machined entirely from billet. Lightweight carbon ceramic discs of 380mm all round reduce inertia while dissipating heat exceptionally fast.
Icona Vulcano Gallery
In Detail
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| released at | 2013 Auto Shanghai |
| built at | Shanghai |
| body stylist | Samuel Chuffart |
| coachbuilder | Tecocad |
| engine | V12 |
| front tires | 285/30-20 |
| rear tires | 355/25-21 |
| curb weight | 1595 kg / 3517 lbs |
| length | 4450 mm / 175.2 in |
| width | 1940 mm / 76.4 in |
| height | 2698 mm / 106.2 in |
| top speed | ~350 kph / 217.35 mph |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~2.9 seconds |
Story by Icona Design & Engineering Co.,Ltd
