Arion Cetus '02
Revival of the Arion Cetus came about in 2002, featuring the unique 3 seater layout, the driver in the centre and passengers at the sides. The extravagant and low slung sexy lines of the Cetus made it become a stand out, eye-catcher of a supercar. Also attracting attention was the new concept of electromagnetic valve phasing of Arion’s own. A special top end valvetrain with electronically controlled valves which doesn’t use a camshaft at all for reduced weight and improved performance output from how quick the action is.
Cetus in White Adder Pearlescent
A great reputation from Arion’s Electromagnetic technology lead to a complete success with the Cetus, it was comfortable inside, and had good feeling between the road through advancements in the electronics in the suspension. This however did not impact the performance but only aided it. Even with the OEM soft setup, it could drive like a supercar and be treated like one.
Cetus in Hellfire II Pearlescent
The advancement in tech didn’t stop at the new top end on Arion’s V16, but the exterior of the Cetus was advanced in aerodynamics, having active frontal vents, and an active wing that was raised at above 60mph, as well as an aeroblade beneath which gave the engine more cooling and downforce.
Cetus in Autumn Adder Iridescent
Cetus came in many colours, from the Sparkling White Adder, to fiery Hellfire II, and more exotic colours like Autumn Adder as well as newly released Emerald Adder & Zeus Solar. The more expensive iridescents added onto the base price around £2-5,000 more.
Cetus in Emerald Adder Pearlescent
The performance and overall styling of the new Cetus brought in a large profit for the brand, which would go onto further development in their new electromagnetic research lab located in central Leeds. There was rumors the new Bullet V would use such technologies…
Cetus in Sapphire Pearlescent
Cetus in Amethyst Starling Iridescent
Cetus in Zeus Solar
Specifications:
Arion Cetus - 3.9L “389” V16 - Eco Sport - AEMPV ‘02
Chassis, Drivetrain & Weight: Mid longitudinal AWD Carbon Fibre Monocoque with Carbon Fibre panels - 1376kg (45F/55R)
Gearbox & Suspension: 6 Gear Sequential & Pushrod F&R Active Comfort (Electromagnetic) suspension with Semi Active dampers & Passive sway bars
Engine: 483.6hp @ 7100RPM - 8,000RPM redline - Full AlSi 3890cc/3.9L AEMPV32 (OHC32) Turbo Direct Injection V16 - 9.0:1 Compression - 25.9mpg (38.3mpg average)
Wheels: Magnesium 19 inch Sport rims on radial sports compound tyres (P235/40R19 93Y F & P250/40R19 94Y R)
Brakes: 350mm Vented Disc 6 Piston callipers front & 340mm Vented Disc 6 Piston callipers rear
Misc: Electric LSD - Fully clad undertray - Cooling flaps - Variable Hydraulic Power Steering, TC, ABS, ESC + Advanced 00s Safety
Exterior layout & Interior: 2 door gullwing coupe - Premium 3 seater (Driver central, passengers either side) & Premium CD
Design: Slick curvy styling - Gullwing-half glass roof windows - Reverse sensors - Extended flowing Bullet side insignia - 4 exhaust tip (4.5’ dual pipes directed to tip) - Semi-Whiteout taillights - Front lip & rear diffuser - Active front intake - Active rear wing/aeroblade below wing
Markets & Value: GT P./Muscle P./GT/Super - For sale at £138,500 before extras (£277,000 in game due to +10 quality on top end engine for AEMVP ((Valveless)))
