Eterniti Motors
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Fate | Dissolved |
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Founded | 1 September 2010 |
Defunct | 1 February 2014 |
Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Number of locations | London |
Area served | International |
Services | Automobile manufacturing |
Website |
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Eterniti Motors was a short-lived British company founded in 2010 and placed in administration in January 2014.[1]
It unveiled its first and only car, the Hemera, at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2] In 2012 the Hemera was shown in China at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition as the Artemis.
Models
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Initially called the Hemera, Eterniti Motor's only vehicle was renamed Artemis when shown at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show.[3] The Artemis features a Porsche 4.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8, producing 591 bhp (441 kW; 599 PS) and 553 lb⋅ft (750 N⋅m) of torque, resulting in a claimed a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph (289.7 km/h).
The Artemis has been named the world’s first Super-SUV, extensively modifying the Porsche Cayenne[4] with new carbon composite body panels and ultra-low profile 315/25 tyres that sit on large 23" super-lightweight forged alloy rims. The standard specification features twin electric reclining seats in the rear, a choice of starlight roof lining or panoramic glass roof, quilted undercarpets and boot trim, lambswool rugs, electronic-reveal iPads, and a drinks chiller.
Company history
The company is formally registered as Eterniti Motors Limited and was registered in September 2010.[5] Its first public announcement was not until 16 August 2011.[6] Eterniti Motors is backed by a group of international investors with collective experience in high-level luxury automobiles. The team is said to have extensive experience in retailing some of the most prestigious British and European luxury and high-performance car brands, in markets from the UK to Asia-Pacific. It has further experience in the development and manufacture of high-end components and motor sport. The company listed Alastair Macqueen, a former XJ220 developer as its Chief Engineer, Tim Sugden as interim General Manager, and Mark Carbery formerly of Lexus as Head of Brand and Communications.[7] Former Formula One driver Johnny Herbert was briefly mentioned as developing and promoting the vehicle.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Meetings of Creditors". The Gazette. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ "Car Magazine 12 September 2011". Carmagazine.co.uk. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ↑ Pattni, Vijay (24 April 2012). "Beijing 2012: Eterniti Artemis". Top Gear. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ "Eterniti Artemis revealed in production spec". Autocar. 9 November 2012.
- ↑ "Car Magazine 16 August 2011". Carmagazine.co.uk. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ↑ Official press release 16 August 2011
- ↑ "Cars & Life: Eterniti Artemis Super-SUV: Contemporary Personalisation of Porsche Cayenne Turbo S". 9 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ↑ http://topnews.net.nz/content/218389-johnny-herbert-alastair-macqueen-two-big-names-behind-hemera