Lotec C1000

The Mercedes-Benz Lotec C1000 is a one-off sports car, jointly designed, developed and built by German automotive manufacturers Lotec and Mercedes-Benz. It was originally conceived in 1994, and constructed in 1995 by request of an Emirati oil tycoon.^[4] The 1000 in the name stood for the number of horsepower it produced.^[5] It was powered by a twin-turbocharged Mercedes-Benz M117 V8 engine, capable of producing 1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp), which enables it to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, and was claimed to be able to reach a theoretical top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph).^[6][7] It reportedly cost Lotec between US$2.2 and 3.6 million to develop the car.^[8][9]

Mercedes-Benz Lotec C1000
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Lotec
Production	1995 (1 produced)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Rear-mid engine, rear-wheel drive
Doors	Butterfly
Powertrain
Engine	5.6 L V8 Garrett twin-turbos[1] 1,000 PS (740 kW) 723 lb⋅ft (980 N⋅m)[2]
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	4,300 mm (170 in)
Width	2,000 mm (79 in)
Height	1,150 mm (45 in)
Curb weight	1,080 kg (2,380 lb)[3]