How Exotic Cars Are Built - Las Vegas Edition

Engineering and Testing

With the shape defined, the next phase for the engineers is to make it reality – creating a chassis which will make the car strong and buildable. For exotic cars, this often means composites such as carbon fiber and aluminum which provide the ideal mix of strength versus weight.

The other key feature is one you might expect – the engine. High-performance engines have always been a defining feature of exotic cars, and they are often hand-built just for a given model. Rigorous test engineering is performed making sure these engines run at high levels of power and performance. Extra features such as turbocharging and hybrid systems are employed to add performance without compromising modern efficiency.

Manufacturing

The making of an exotic automobile can be a combination of both complex technology coupled with fine hand-craftsmanship and personalized attention. An example can be given with most employees, either as subcontractors or directly as part of the company, will be involved in the hand-stitching of the interior, using the finest grades of leather and other materials shipped from several parts of the world.

 The assembly line of exotic cars is quite different from the assembly line of mass produced cars – every single car is assembled manually and nobody can overlook a single moment of the whole process. Robots will conduct part of the production process which the machines can realize with the extreme precision – such as welding and painting – and other parts of the production process, handled by the human, are the more complicated details.

Customization

Among exotic cars, another outstanding feature is the possibility of customisation. Buyers have the possibility of choosing among tens of options when making their purchase, including special shades of colors in the body or a completely customized interior designed based on the preferences of the buyer. Some companies go a step further in the customisation process, providing the so-called made-to-measure fittings, when the buyer can go to the factory of the company and personally meet the designers to create their dream car.

Quality Control

The production of exotic cars is conducive to great attention on quality control. Every car will carry out the tests of engine performances and the checks on every interior and exterior finish. In order to eliminate every kind of small defect, every car will repeat the inspections before delivering. This kind of car will meet the standards buyers all around the world expect.

Innovation and Technology

There are very good reasons why exotic car manufacturers such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren are the leaders when it comes to automotive innovation: pushing the boundaries of what is and what is not possible. They were amongst the first to incorporate significant innovations in aerodynamics, lightweight construction and digital interfaces.

For example, in-car driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly popular in luxury exotics, which improve the driving experience and the safety while driving. These systems are based on a sophisticated group of sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence systems which monitor the road condition and support the driver in real-time.

The Final Touches

This is when the exotic car finally receives the final touches making it sparkle. Exterior components are polished and, after some final assembly and testing, the car’s interior is as close to perfect as possible. The final test involved driving the car on a test track to check its performance.

The People Behind the Cars

An exotic car comes into being as the result of a highly complex operation, a joint project by several carefully chosen professionals, designers and engineers, craftsmen and test-drivers. A taste for speed and the challenge of unusual functions can be felt everywhere here, in every detail of this magnificent beast, from the forms of the body to the noise of the engine.

The Future of Exotic Cars

Exotic cars will also evolve with technology as carmakers begin to employ non-traditional materials and new propulsion systems. Companies are investing heavily in vehicles running on electric and hydrogen fuel cells to surpass current generation performance with new systems and regenerative energy capacity. No matter how alternative systems may be, consumers will benefit from maximum performance and superior efficiency.