To achieve that he needed something stunning and capturing to cause a stir, such as the Monteverdi Hai 450 SS did back in 1970.

To accomplish that, the company used a Formula 1 chassis from the defunct Monteverdi - Onyx F1 team plus its engine.

The car itself was built around a F1 chassis utilizing a Ford DFR V8 F1 engine, though in detuned form.

Three prototypes were built, one of which is currently on display in the Swiss National Transport Museum in Luzern, Switzerland.

Engine Engine: Ford DFR V8 Engine Capacity: 3491 c.c (3.5 litres) Power Output: 649 bhp (484 kW; 658 PS) at 11,000 rpm Transmission Transmission: Six speed manual gearbox Performance Top speed: 208 mph (claimed) Acceleration: 0-60 mph 3.0 seconds (claimed)