California hypercar wants to break records set by Bugatti

This Californian Hypercar is going after the records set by Bugatti, Koenigsegg and Hennessey.

Kevin Czinger, the founder of American carmaker Czinger Vehicles, opened up about the plans for the new project.

Czinger’s 21C hypercar recently achieved a record of 48.83 seconds on the Goodwood Hillclimb, beating out the Rimac Nevara’s 49.32 seconds.

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Czinger are coming for the hypercar crown

Speaking to Carbuzz, Kevin admitted that this was part of a wider attempt to conquer hypercar records.

He said: “Yeah, absolutely. There’ll be a little international trip next year.”

There are three variants of the 21C available – the regular model, the V Max and the Blackbird.

The regular model was the one that took on the hillclimb, with a 2.88-liter twin-turbo V8 engine providing 1,250hp and a top speed of 219mph.

The V Max can reach 253mph and the Blackbird has an extra 100hp in power.

If they were successful, Czinger wouldn’t be the first to attempt a record with prototypes that haven’t yet received roadgoing specifications.

McLaren achieved their record top speed with the F1 using a car with a raised rev limiter.

However, building a hypercar that can beat today’s top records is extremely difficult.

Even when it’s built, finding a stretch of road long enough to push the boundaries on is tricky.

The challenge ahead for Czinger

Czinger has already some track lap records, including at the Circuit of the Americas, where 5,600Ibs of downforce was generated at 200mph.

The 21C also has the fastest time at Laguna Seca raceway.

Czinger has also been developing 3D-printed suspension components for other car brands.

The sky really is the limit with 3D printing – as evident by this 3D-printed Lamborghini Aventador SV.

Their technology is so advanced that there’s even the possibility of branching out to other industries.

When asked if this was something they’d consider, Kevin said: “It’s cool creating tools and enabling other people with tools, but like doing your own thing, man?

“Yeah, if you’re a human, the most cool thing is to express yourself in this way.

“We’ll do air, land, sea, and space vehicles over time.”