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New V12 Hybrid Supercar from Belgium Called Minerva J.M. Brabazon
Yet another old name from the early 20th century has been revived, this time from Belgium. Called the J.M. Brabazon, it is the first vehicle to bear the Minerva badge since 1956. The brand made luxury cars until 1938, then, after the war, they struggled for survival by making Land Rovers, before finally going bust.
Moving on to the J.M. Brabazon, it is named after a British duke/racing car driver who raced Minerva cars back in the day. The official website says the car will feature a V12 engine, which will get extra boost from electric motors powering the front wheels for a top speed of over 400 km/h (250 mph) – theoretically, it is aimed at the Ferrari La Ferrari and McLaren P1.
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