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AK Motor Polska Sp. z o.o. has issued the following press release:
AK Motor Polska Sp. z o.o., releases pricing information for the AK Syrena Meluzyna R.
WARSAW, Poland, January 05, 2016 - AK Motor Polska Sp. z o.o. has proudly unveiled the new AK Syrena Meluzyna R at the 53rd Barborka Rally in downtown Warsaw, Poland on December 12, 2015 to thunderous applause. The two seat track car with exceptional performance and heritage now has a price tag assigned to it starting at 60,000 €. The AK Syrena Meluzyna R is the official continuation of the classic FSO Syrena introduced in 1955 and will be offered in a limited, exclusive quantity of 25 cars, hand-built and ready for the race track for a lucky few owners. First come, first served.
The Meluzyna R is constructed around a hand built, chromoly tubular steel space frame, with composite material bodywork and powered by a highly tuned motor putting out over 300 kW (400 hp). The car weighs only about 1100 kg (2425 lbs) making for a power-to-weight ratio that is in the supercar class. Bespoke versions may be built to the customers’ individual requirements at an appropriate price. Prospectus requests and orders may be placed at [email protected].
According to AK Motor founder Arkadiusz Kaminski, “At 60 years of age, Syrena is one of the great classic European car brands. It is time for Poland to share this brand with the rest of the world. What better way to do it than with a race car?”
Below are the specifications of the AK Syrena Meluzyna R (in MM where appropriate):
Wheelbase - 2508
Track Front - 1529
Track Rear - 1529
Length - 4037
Width - 1821
Height – 1439
Ground Clearance – 120
Weight – Est. 1100 Kg
Tires - Pirelli 225/650-18TLvA RE7
Tubular Steel Frame Construction
Various 4 cylinder, 4-stroke engines
All wheel drive
Turbo-charged
Over 400 HP
We thank our sponsors FSO Warsaw Track, Czesio Energy Drink, Silesia Oil, Pirelli, Multistudio Television Producer, Nordglass, Custom Prototypes, Panczakiewicz Art.Design.
About AK Motor Polska Sp. z o.o.: Founded on February 14, 2012, in Toronto, Canada, AK Motor International Corporation is an automotive intellectual property management company. AK Motor specializes in brand asset management, technological and business innovation, as well as property monetization and licensing. In February of 2013, AK Motor has acquired exclusive rights to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of Syrena automobiles. On July 9, 2014 AK Motor Polska Sp. z o.o. has been incorporated in Warsaw, Poland to administer the development of the Syrena brand of automobiles.
About FSO S.A.: Founded on November 6, 1951, in Warsaw, Poland, is one of Poland’s most-renowned automotive manufacturers. FSO or Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych (literally translated as Factory of Passenger Automobiles) is responsible for the creation and development of many classic Polish automotive brands such as Warszawa, Syrena, Polonez and a host of others. FSO currently provides services in the production of automotive parts and components for OEMs with the capacity to produce complete automobiles.
About Syrena: Syrena is Poland's premier brand of automobiles named after the Polish legend of the "Syrena" Mermaid dating back to the 1300's. The first Syrena was introduced in Poland at the PoznaÅ World Fair in 1955. Production started in 1957 at the FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych) plant in Warsaw, Poland and lasted until 1972. From 1972 to 1983 the Syrena was produced at the FSM (Fabryka Samochodów MaÅolitrażowych) plant in Bielsko-BiaÅa, Poland. An estimated 521,311 Syrena automobiles have been produced since 1955.