A SOLAR-powered supercar dubbed the “world’s most aerodynamic motor” has hit an auction for a bargain price – but it’s not road legal.
The sleek vehicle, made by Dutch manufacturer Lightyear, can reach a whopping 160km/h speed, and go from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds.
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Named The Zero, the model has a futuristic look and feel, with grey and black exterior elements.
Now, one has hit a Dutch market, with initial bids of around €17,000 – a remarkable 88% reduction on the car’s original €200,000 price.
And, it’s not just any example, but the very first one ever made – prototype number 0001.
But the catch is the car is not road-legal – being neither type-approved nor equipped with number plates.
The bargain price comes after Lightyear went bankrupt last year – before it had managed to take its innovative invention to market.
The Lightyear Zero had been invented to harness solely solar power – meaning its owner would be able to enjoy 7,400 kilometres of totally free driving every year.
And a cheaper version, the Lightyear 2, had also been announced prior to the company’s collapse.
It’s unclear whether the car has yet been sold, or what the final selling price was.
Meanwhile, an iconic Porsche 911 in Egg Yolk Yellow has also hit an auction – and could be swept for the price of £850,000.
The listing reads: “Finished in Egg Yolk paintwork over a black leather interior, the car is fitted with comfort seats as well as rear seats and a roll bar and is further optioned with a Becker stereo and navigation system.
“Since its reimagining, this particular 911 has been driven just under 4,650 miles.
“With its current owner, the car was serviced by Heritage Auto Works in Berkshire, Singer’s official agent in the UK, in September 2023 and again in May 2024.
“It presents in excellent condition throughout and represents a significant moment in the history of what is arguably the leading Porsche ‘restomod’ outfit.”
Meanwhile, an ultra-rare limited edition Nissan GT-R50 has hit the market for £840,000.
