VLF Automotive also partnered with American racing driver and Viper enthusiast Ben Keating during the development of the Force 1, leveraging his experience with the engine.

The Force 1 V10 was first unveiled at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, with the production of the first run of 50 vehicles planned to begin in April 2016.

VLF Automotive is a joint venture between designer Henrik Fisker, former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and businessman Gilbert Villarreal.

[1][2][3] Lutz and Villarreal began VL automotive in 2012, and in 2013 unveiled the VLF Destino, a luxury automobile based on Fisker's Karma electric car.

[4] Keating drew on his Viper racing experience to design the Force 1's active suspension, which makes nearly 10,000 adjustments per second.

[4] It features an elongated hood, a long tapered rear section, and protruding wheels, and has a body made entirely of carbon fiber.

[9] The Force 1 also features a substantial technology suite, including in-dash navigation, smart phone connectivity and charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot housed in the rear spoiler.

[7] The first two units, including the vehicle displayed at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, took only 10 weeks to build, and Bob Lutz claimed the initial development only required $10 million in investment.