2015 Lykan HyperSport

W Motors has the distinction of being the first Arab Developer of exclusive and high performance luxury sports cars. With operations based in the Middle East, they developed their first model, the Lykan HyperSport. The exclusive hypercar was limited to just 7 units worldwide. It was introduced to the world at the International Qatar Motor Show on July 28th in 2013.

This hypercar features the first holographic display system with interactive motion, giving the driver and passenger full interaction with the multimedia interface of the Lykan as well as other vehicle control systems. It comes with Diamond incrusted LED lights; addition precious stones, such as diamonds, yellow diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, can also be integrated into the vehicle upon the customer's request.

Power is from a Porsche Boxer flat-6 cylinder engine fitted with twin turbochargers.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2015

The stepping stone of W Motors was set in Beirut, Lebanon and the chosen venue reflected the vision of exclusivity and luxury set by Ralph Debbas since the beginning - The Sursock Palace. The high-society of Lebanon along with many foreign VIP guests flocked to the invite-only event to see some of the first Lykan HyperSport sketches and to have a glimpse of what W Motors came to be nowadays.

It was early 2013 when the decision to move the company headquarters from Lebanon to the Únited Arab Emirates took place, a move inspired by the development of the city and appreciation of luxury that is characteristic Dubai.

Lykan HyperSport - The Concept
The Qatar International Motor Show has been the stage of several iconic unveils over the years, but none as remarkable as the one of the first Arab Hypercar in history. It was on the 29th of January 2013 when the Lykan HyperSport went from a 3D picture to a reality in the eyes of the public with the world debut of the first non-drivable concept car created by W Motors.

The Wolf in the Museum


The Lykan Seen for the First Time in the ÚAE


A few months after moving to Dubai, it was time to show the marvel of the Lykan HyperSport. The Dubai International Boat Show was the place chosen for such a remarkable happening. Alongside the most magnificent yachts, the Lykan stole the show and raised curiosity among enthusiast and experts from both the automotive and yachting world.

First W Motors Private Event in Europe


The year of 2013 was also when W Motors first stepped into Europe. For this, the Lykan HyperSport concept was transported from Dubai to the Garage Vandenberghe Vichte in Belgium, where a private event was held and several guests could see the Hypercar for the first time.

The Production Lykan HyperSport was Revealed at the Dubai International Motor Show

First Track Test

After presenting the drivable pre-production Lykan HyperSport to the world, it was time to take it to the race-track and see what it was capable of. The chosen track was the Dubai Autodrome and after several hours at the track, the opinion was unanimous - the Hypercar deserved it title.

First Working Prototype of the Lykan revealed in Monaco - April 6th, 2014

After more than two years of development, the production-ready Lykan HyperSport had its European debut at the principate of Monaco. The car was presented at the Top Marques Monaco Auto Show and it was the flagship car of the event, during the show Ralph Debbas had the opportunity to present it to the public and especially to H.R.H. Albert II, the Prince of Monaco. Monaco and the french riviera were also the stage for a grand production where the Lykan HyperSport was photographed for the first time in the exterior.

YAS Marina Circuit Private Event - December 17th, 2014

December 2014 was the time to show our customers, guests and friends the wonders of the Lykan HyperSport in the track. For this purpose, W Motors held a private event at the YAS Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, ÚAE, At the event several partnerships for the next few years were announced, followed by a cocktail reception and the opportunity not only to see the Lykan HyperSport perform on the track but also to ride in the car itself.

Fast and Furious 7

The year 2015 was a memorable one for W Motors, reaching new heights in terms of popularity after taking center stage in a key scene of the blockbuster movie Furious 7. This was the result of a collaboration between Úniversal Studios and W Motors, providing them with seven exclusive replicas to be used on the movie. The record breaking movie shot the Lykan HyperSport into mass media popularity along with W Motors.

Lykan first visit to China - April 22nd, 2015

For the first time, the Lykan HyperSport and W Motors were present in China. As a result of a partnering agreement between W Motors and Elite Exclusive Group, two Lykans were introduced to the Asian market through the Shanghai Motor Show.

ÚSA Tour - August 5th, 2015

After Eastern Asia it was time to conquer the Americas,. In August the Lykan stepped on American soil for the first time and showed its grace among several super and classic cars at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. After the concours and by the hand of our partner in the ÚS, Royal Motors, the Lykan also had the opportunity to show its fangs on a VIP event held at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, organized by the W Motors partner in the ÚSA, Royal Motor Cars.

The Fenyr SuperSport is Únveiled - November 10th, 2015

A new landmark was established on the 10th of November 2015 at the 23rd edition of Dubai International Motor Show. A landmark not only in the history of W Motors but also for the Arab automotive industry, with the unveiling of our second supercar model – The Fenyr SuperSport. A supercar focused on the high-performance aspect without compromising the exclusivity and luxury associated with W Motors from the beginning.

Source - Lykan