Essencia GT '06
Now under new management and with generous funding from Kyung-Yeong Industries, Python Motors was able to create and unleash their newest luxury GT car: The Essencia V16GT. Featuring a newly developed semi-space frame AWD-optimised chassis and multi-link rear suspension for added comfort paired to a 6-speed DCT gearbox and active suspension providing elegance in motion on it’s beautiful diamond-cut 20 inch magnesium wheels.
It came with a vast choice of colours, old and new: Black Pearlescent, Cotton Candy Iridescent, Crisp Orange III, Midnight Sparkle, Mystic Aura, Plasma Iridescent, Platinum Metallic, Rainforest Iridescent, Solar Flare, Sunset Iridescent, and White Pearlescent.
The interior was completely luxury and has GPS, and on-board internet as well as rear passenger screens for TV or video calls. Performance was achieved with ease as the Essencia could reach 193mph and hit 0-62mph in 4.0s as well as hit over 1.1gs around the skid pan despite attaining a hefty weight of 1,824kg.
Specifications
Python Essencia GT V16 TwinTurbo '06
Chassis: Aluminium Semi Space Frame with Aluminium panels (1824kg)
Drivetrain: Front Longitudinal AWD
Gearbox: 6 Gear DCT
Suspension: Double Wishbone ( F ) / MultiLink ( R ) Active Comfort springs and Semi Active Damping with Passive Sway Bars
Engine: ALSI 6.0L V16 64-Valve DOHC producing 399.2hp @ 6,300RPM & 518.5lb-ft 2,400RPM
Economy: 45mpg combined (34.9mpg City and 54.9mpg Motorway)
Performance: 0-62mph in 4.0s & 193mph top speed
Wheels: 20 inch Magnesium rims on radial sports tyres (P255 front & P255 rear/40R20 96(Y))
Brakes: 420mm Vented Disk 2 Piston Caliper front & 420mm Vented Disk 2 Piston Caliper rear
Exterior layout & Interior: 2 door coupe - Luxury 4 Seater & Luxury Infotainment Entertainment
Price: For sale starting at 6,500.000jpy in '06
