Notices
Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Innova

MARUSSIA, the first Russian supercar.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:23 PM
  #1  
SNiiP3R's Avatar
SNiiP3R
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 36
From: Fuhgeddaboudit
Default MARUSSIA, the first Russian supercar.

No longer a concept, you can buy the car for 100,000 Euros.

Here is the video of the car, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa7hX_rQCuo




MARUSSIA 2

And here is the next version they are working on right now,










Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:28 PM
  #2  
Essence's Avatar
Essence
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: WA
Default

I like. It looks unique from the back.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:41 PM
  #3  
IS-SV's Avatar
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 1
From: tech capital
Default

If I needed a Batmobile, that would be it.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:51 PM
  #4  
AD_SC3's Avatar
AD_SC3
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 833
Likes: 0
From: Ga
Default

I like it but would it try to kill me?
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:03 PM
  #5  
bad co's Avatar
bad co
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,485
Likes: 0
From: Park Ridge IL
Default

looks like it has thrusters in the back ;p
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:18 PM
  #6  
The G Man's Avatar
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,787
Likes: 122
From: MA
Default

Is the Machine Gun Turret standrad or optional
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:24 PM
  #7  
dunnojack's Avatar
dunnojack
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,806
Likes: 7
From: californication
Default

needs 2 rockets in back.

and those lambo doors are fail. they didn't even do it right.
you hit your face getting in and out of the car.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:33 PM
  #8  
SNiiP3R's Avatar
SNiiP3R
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 36
From: Fuhgeddaboudit
Default

^^^ The door is not fully open,

here
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:35 PM
  #9  
bad co's Avatar
bad co
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,485
Likes: 0
From: Park Ridge IL
Default

I hope this is good, because the last good think that came out of russia is this.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:35 PM
  #10  
DrDrilZ's Avatar
DrDrilZ
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 656
Likes: 1
From: Georgia
Default

back end looks like an old jam box i used to rock back in the 80's
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:37 PM
  #11  
SNiiP3R's Avatar
SNiiP3R
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 36
From: Fuhgeddaboudit
Default

The black car is not a production car, its still a concept, which will change most likely.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:26 PM
  #12  
DustinV's Avatar
DustinV
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 0
From: Stuttgart
Default

Originally Posted by bad co
I hope this is good, because the last good think that came out of russia is this.
Actually Russian cars, despite their simplicity (and they basically were mostly license-produced Fiats) and conservative style, are known for their reliability and solidity. They were specifically engineered to cope with the harsh weather conditions throughout the Soviet Union.

Some of the most reliable and solid cars produced seem to come from brands that nobody equates with reliability and durability. It is a well known fact that Africa and parts of the Middle East are home to countless Renault and Peugeot vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s still soldiering on. Fascinating stuff how these days these brands always do poorly in quality surveys these days.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:38 PM
  #13  
bad co's Avatar
bad co
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,485
Likes: 0
From: Park Ridge IL
Default

Originally Posted by DustinV
Actually Russian cars, despite their simplicity (and they basically were mostly license-produced Fiats) and conservative style, are known for their reliability and solidity. They were specifically engineered to cope with the harsh weather conditions throughout the Soviet Union.

Some of the most reliable and solid cars produced seem to come from brands that nobody equates with reliability and durability. It is a well known fact that Africa and parts of the Middle East are home to countless Renault and Peugeot vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s still soldiering on. Fascinating stuff how these days these brands always do poorly in quality surveys these days.
You should watch the top gear special on communist cars, they make some pretty valid points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqUBsCo8pEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdgMr...eature=related
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:44 PM
  #14  
Och's Avatar
Och
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 16,831
Likes: 142
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by DustinV
Actually Russian cars, despite their simplicity (and they basically were mostly license-produced Fiats) and conservative style, are known for their reliability and solidity. They were specifically engineered to cope with the harsh weather conditions throughout the Soviet Union.
And that my friend is just not true. I would know, I grew up in Russia. All Russian cars were poorly built and ran like crap from the factory, and broke down constantly. Pretty much every car owner there had to be learn to fix them, and spend a lot of their free time fixing their cars. To make matters worse, parts were expensive and not readily available, so people did get creative. On the plus side, the cars were basic and simple so they were easier to work on.

Originally Posted by DustinV
Some of the most reliable and solid cars produced seem to come from brands that nobody equates with reliability and durability. It is a well known fact that Africa and parts of the Middle East are home to countless Renault and Peugeot vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s still soldiering on. Fascinating stuff how these days these brands always do poorly in quality surveys these days.
They might be soldering on, but in what shape? Again, these cars are very simple and have no modern features, so its relatively easy to keep them going, even if they are squeaking, rusting apart, coughing, chocking and smoking.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:52 PM
  #15  
Och's Avatar
Och
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 16,831
Likes: 142
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by bad co
You should watch the top gear special on communist cars, they make some pretty valid points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqUBsCo8pEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdgMr...eature=related
My family owned most of the cars featured on that episode, except of course for the Chaika limo, and Jeremy couldnt even begin to describe how horrible these cars were.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:57 PM.