Eterniti Motors

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Eterniti Motors Limited
Founded1 September 2010 (2010-09-01)[1]
Defunct1 February 2014 (2014-02-01)
FateDissolved
Headquarters
Number of locations
London
Area served
International
ServicesAutomobile manufacturing
Websitewww.eternitimotors.com

Eterniti Motors was a short-lived British company founded in 2010 and placed in administration in January 2014.[2]

It unveiled its first and only car, the Hemera, at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[3] In 2012 the Hemera was shown in China at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition as the Artemis.

Models[edit]

Eterniti Hemera

Initially called the Hemera, Eterniti Motor's only vehicle was renamed Artemis when shown at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show.[4] The Artemis features a Porsche 4.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8, producing 591 bhp (441 kW; 599 PS) and 553 lb⋅ft (750 N⋅m) of torque, resulting in a claimed a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph (289.7 km/h).

The Artemis has been named the world’s first Super-SUV, extensively modifying the Porsche Cayenne[5] with new carbon composite body panels and ultra-low profile 315/25 tyres that sit on large 23" super-lightweight forged alloy rims. The standard specification features twin electric reclining seats in the rear, a choice of starlight roof lining or panoramic glass roof, quilted undercarpets and boot trim, lambswool rugs, electronic-reveal iPads, and a drinks chiller.

Company history[edit]

The company is formally registered as Eterniti Motors Limited and was registered in September 2010.[6] Its first public announcement was not until 16 August 2011.[7] Eterniti Motors is backed by a group of international investors with collective experience in high-level luxury automobiles. The company listed Alastair Macqueen, a former XJ220 developer as its Chief Engineer, Tim Sugden as interim General Manager, and Mark Carbery formerly of Lexus as Head of Brand and Communications.[8] Former Formula One driver Johnny Herbert was briefly mentioned as developing and promoting the vehicle.[9]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Meetings of Creditors". The Gazette. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Meetings of Creditors". The Gazette. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Car Magazine 12 September 2011". Carmagazine.co.uk. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  4. ^ Pattni, Vijay (24 April 2012). "Beijing 2012: Eterniti Artemis". Top Gear. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Eterniti Artemis revealed in production spec". Autocar. 9 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Car Magazine 16 August 2011". Carmagazine.co.uk. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Official press release 16 August 2011". Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  8. ^ "Cars & Life: Eterniti Artemis Super-SUV: Contemporary Personalisation of Porsche Cayenne Turbo S". 9 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Your website has been disabled".

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