The Ginetta Akula is a new limited-edition supercar with 600HP that came from a racing machine

This is the 600HP Ginetta Akula, a limited-edition road-going supercar inspired by its race car counterpart.

Some people may have never heard of it but Ginetta used to be a staple name in the industry.

Ginetta’s cars have always been a bit hardcore and brutal, which at the end of the day is what some supercar fans want.

And the latest Akula doesn’t disappoint.

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Ginetta Akula is inspired by Le Mans

Akula draws its inspiration from the G61-LT-P1 LMP1 race car that Ginetta uses at Le Mans.

More importantly, this car is the production version of a concept that was unveiled five years ago, so people have been waiting for this for a while.

But it was worth the wait.

Built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis with an integrated roll cage, the car also features a carbon fiber flat floor, carbon rear wing, and diffuser for better aerodynamic performance.

The engine is a 6.4-liter V8, putting 600BHP.

As a result, Akula does 0-62mph (100km/h) in 2.9 seconds, and it has a top speed of 180mph – 290km/h.

More importantly, this supercar only weighs 1,190kg (2,623lbs), so the power-to-weight ratio is optimal.

The best part is it is also available with a six-speed manual, which is good news because, as BMW executives keep reminding us, manual gearboxes are a dying breed.

When supercars are so rare even hardcore car fans are confused

Production is limited to 20 units, but that’s not the only reason why Ginetta Akula is considered rare.

It is also because this brand is relatively unknown.

Even hardcore gearheads may sometimes not be familiar with names like Ginetta, or Macross, or even Noble.

Things get even more confusing with kit cars, which is an entirely different rabbit hole.

The list of the world’s best kit cars includes a Lithuanian supercar you have to build yourself, and a custom version of the Mazda MX-5 that’s extreme it’s not even recognizable.