Czinger 21C Hypercar Revealed Ahead of 2020 Geneva Motor Show

The USA made $1.7 million hybrid hypercar with “in-line” seating and 3D printed parts has been unveiled by Czinger Vehicles ahead of its public debut at this years GIMS.

If asked to rattle off a list of hypercars, there’s every chance you’d recall models from manufacturers like Koenigsegg or Bugatti. However, if you miss the Czinger 21C, you’d be forgiven for doing so given that the relatively young newcomers application to the “very fast car club” has only just been announced and is yet to be thoroughly scrutinized.

The Czinger 21C (pronounced “Zinger”) is designed and built in Los Angeles, California by Czinger Vehicles, named for its founder and CEO Kevin Czinger.

Designed by a small team of designers, engineers and scientists, the all-wheel drive vehicle has been created using a patented production system using lightweight 3D printed high-performance and carbon-fibre structures for the chassis and is powered by a mid-vehicle located V8 hybrid engine, producing a total output of 1250hp.

During design Czinger Vehicles placed high priority on maximizing power-to-weight and power efficiency and with a dry weight under 1200kg, were able to achieve a true 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, allowing the C21 to reach 0-62mph (0-100kmh) in 1.9 seconds and a top speed of 236mph.

Another feature used to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of the 21C is the “in-line” seating, configured to allow the second passenger to be seated directly behind the driver thus creating a slimmer cabin intended to pierce the air.

While Czinger Vehicles may be new as a brand, the origins of the technology and propriety production technologies involved in the making of the C21 has been in development for many years as part of another company Kevin Czinger is involved in, known as “Divergent”.

Specializing in cutting-edge technology tools, the Divergent-Czinger partnership allowed synergy in the development of the production system, automation and optimization software, patented additive manufacturing processes, precision automated assembly processes and patented production materials involved in the making of the C21.

While keen to express the revolutionary nature of the technologies used to enhance manufacturing capabilities, Czinger Vehicles equally respect the 21st century role artisans play in coachbuilding, and each 21C is still assembled by a team of artisans responsible for the fit and finish of each and every part, down to the hand crafted carbon fiber and pristine paintwork.

Only 80 C21 hypercars will be manufactured in total, divided between 25 units of the lighter 1151kg track-oriented version set for release in 2021 and 55 units of the slightly heavier 1183kg road focused version scheduled for 2023 delivery.

Both the road and track-orientated Czinger C21 versions will be on display at this years Geneva International Motor Show and will be officially introduced by founder and CEO Kevin Czinger.