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World premiere of new Spanish 4-seat GT - the Identity Y2

May 02, 2011

a brand-new marque identity first appeared at the 76th international geneva motor show in 2006. presented at the mazel's - spanish engineering and design studio - stand the bright green gull-winged coupe was an example of spanish design ideas. a mid-engined i1 model was powered by an aluminium 8-cylinder engine developing 487 hp mated with a six-speed gearbox. presented not only as "a concept car proposal but also the realization of a project focused on its future production", the identity i1 project, however, went into silence for the next five years. 

it was thought the i1 would be the first and the last automobile to bear the identity badge (a head of a lynx). despite this, the company reappeared this year when the information about its participation at the prestigious top marques monaco supercar show was published. keeping the details about the brand new model in secret up to the last moment, the company premiered the y2 - a production model whose design, as they say, was inspired by a shark.

unlike the i1, the y2 is a four-seater gt, embodying classic lines of coupes. under the hood sits a v12 aggregate developing maximum power of 520 hp and maximum torque of 750 nm. further information like the price tag or estimated annual production numbers are still confidential, but the model may attract attention of some wealthy enthusiats with a specific taste for sport coupes.

press release:

identity has presented with great success in top marques monaco, the new v12-powered gt, the identity y2.

 identity, a specialist in the design and manufacture of sports cars of high range, presented with great success its new v12 coupé, the identity y2, like a world premiere at top marques monaco, luxury motor show which took place in monte-carlo from 14 to 17 april. this is a four-seat gt that pretends to revolutionize the international market of luxury coupes, combining an exceptional quality of production, excellent performance and a solid design.

according to jose ramon fernandez, president and founder of identity - “the objective of the new y2 is to consolidate our brand as a world reference in the construction of luxury cars."

the new identity y2, of 4.97 meters long, presents a very marked body lines made of carbon fiber, a large trunk and a capacity to accommodate four passengers to travel with comfort because of its generous dimensions and an advanced technology. moreover, the needs of any driver are more than satisfied thanks to the advanced aluminum chassis and carbon fiber that guarantees first-class agility which was developed entirely by identity, under the technical supervision of samuel alejandro lopez, vice president of technology and breno da silva, head of chassis.

in the words of samuel, the engine v12 of identity y2, that delivers over 520 hp, "guarantees exceptional performance. not in vain during the pre-launch test, our vehicle has passed the 300 km / h and it has been showed capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in under five seconds.

technical specifications:

engine: v12 in front position with more than 5 liters.

power: more than 520 hp

torque: more than 700 nm

gearshift: automatic sequential, with paddles on the steering wheel

dimensions       

length: 4.970 mm

width: 1.950 mm

high: 1.300 mm

wheelbase 2.960 mm

weight approx. 1.600 kg (according to the custom equipment)

about identity

the spanish brand burst into the global car market with the presentation at the geneva motor show 2006, of its first vehicle: the identity i1. at that time, the identity i1, a two-seater, mid-engine v8 with 480 hp and six-speed robotic hand, surprised the industry by its design and technical solutions, including its body made of composites of last generation. today, identity is positioned in the world auto industry as a reference among most exclusive constructors.

in addition to y2, the spanish company i.d.e.a.s. sl - owner of identity and formed by josé ramón fernández, samuel lópez cárdenas and maximilian martin-ex global head and management director of  wealth management & philanthropy services bank ubs ag - also presents in top marques monaco a second project and demonstrates its ability of development, the carreira c1, a yacht of 44 feet in length equipped with two engines of 700 hp, each of them at 74 knots, has a great cabin, as well as a table for 6 people and 11 passengers capacity on board.

source: identity cars