This never-before-seen supercar is leaving people confused
Published on Sep 18, 2023 at 3:39 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 20, 2023 at 3:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
This one-of-a-kind supercar was spotted in South Korea and it’s drawing a lot of questions.
Mostly because no one has any idea what this is.
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Filmed by photographer Gold Jongsun, this rare unicorn is called the Epique GT1 and it’s made in South Korea by an obscure car brand known as De Macross.
The supercar was first announced 13 years ago and most people assumed it was just vaporware, but it wasn’t.
It resurfaced a few years later when Jay Leno drove it for an episode of Jay Leno’s garage, and now we finally get to see one ‘in the wild’.
It looks good, too.
At the back, you’ve got a prominent rear wing decorated with the name of the car, and six square taillights, two of which smoothly taper around the wheel arch.
The see-through engine cover and four-tip exhaust system complete the look.
The side profile reveals dish wheels that give off 70s vibes and of coursegull wing doors.
And there’s no scenario in which gull wings doors feel out of the place.
The front is a bit Noble-esque, in that it vaguely resembles the Noble M600 supercar, with two massive air scoops on the hood.
As for the interior, it is relatively minimalistic and it definitely feels analog.
You’ve got dials, a lot of gauges but there’s no screen in sight.
Engine-wise, the De Macross uses a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, sending 845 horsepower to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual.
The power-to-weight ratio is impressive, considering the car only weighs 1,450 kg.
Unfortunately the De Macross is everything but cheap, with a price tag of $1.5 million.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
