The British Engler Creates a Hybrid of a Sports Car and Quad Bike with 1200 Horsepower

Under the hood of the Engler V12 lies a V12 engine with a power output of 1200 horsepower. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and theoretically can reach speeds of up to 400 km/h. Only 20 units of this vehicle will be produced, but even an approximate price has not been announced yet.

Engler Automotive was founded by Slovak entrepreneur Viktor Engler, and today its headquarters are located in London. As he himself states, he initially wanted to create a super quad bike with a V12 engine, but at the start of the company, it was too complex and expensive. Now, the dream of the Slovak entrepreneur and his team has come true — the Engler V12 has been unveiled, taking the already insane idea of a super quad bike to new heights. The refinement of the prototype shown in the photos will take about a year, after which small-scale production will begin.

The Engler V12 is based on a carbon fiber monocoque reinforced with titanium, with metallic subframes made of a titanium, chrome, and molybdenum alloy attached to it, to which the power unit and suspension are mounted. Inside the carbon fiber bodywork, there are active aerodynamic elements. The suspension of the super quad bike is typically automotive, with double wishbones "all around" with adjustable shock absorbers, and the wishbones are made of a lightweight aluminum alloy using forging methods. The carbon-ceramic brakes are from Brembo: the diameter of the front brake discs is 410 mm (with 6-piston calipers), and the rear ones are 390 mm (with 4-piston calipers). The forged magnesium wheels by SMW are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires in sizes 245/30 R 20 at the front and 305/30 R 20 at the rear.

The V12 engine is located near the rear axle, and its supplier and displacement have not yet been disclosed. It is only known that in the naturally aspirated version, the engine will deliver 700 horsepower, and with forced induction — 1200 horsepower. The 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) for the Engler V12 was developed by the Technical University in the Slovak city of Košice. This transmission weighs less than 30 kg and is claimed to be the lightest transmission of its type in the world. The estimated dry weight of the super quad bike is 1200 kg.

The Engler V12 is designed for two riders, with motorcycle-style tandem seating. The seats are adjustable and upholstered in delicate Art In Motion leather, from which Hermès handbags are also made. There is an adjustable wind deflector at the front. The most unusual aspect of the Engler V12 is its control: the super quad bike has no pedals; throttle and brakes are controlled by the handlebars. In theory, people with limited mobility can ride the Engler V12.