Etox
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Genre | Car Manufacturer |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Ercan Malkoç |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Ercan Malkoç, CEO and President |
| Website | http://www.etox.com.tr |
Etox is the first Turkish automobile manufacturer dedicated exclusively to building sports cars. The company is based in Ankara, Turkey. Its first model, the Etox Zafer, will become the first Turkish sports car since the Anadol STC-16, which was produced from 1973-1975.
Prototype
Designing the Etox Zafer took 6 months after testing and surveying among hundreds of prototypes. The latest prototype was created by 46 Turkish engineers in 2 years. The 100,000 kilometer quality tests of the Etox Zafer are currently under way.
Mass production
The license for mass production of the Etox Zafer has been granted by the Turkish Government. The Zafer will be manufactured and assembled in Turkey, with an engine built by a French auto manufacturer, though Etox plans to develop its own engines in the near future. The company aims to produce 20 cars in its first year of production, and up to 500 cars per annum in the coming years. The Etox Zafer is expected to cost around 100,000-150,000 YTL ($80,000-$120,000) on its release date.
Official Introduction of Etox Zafer
The first official introduction of Etox Zafer is scheduled for 30 August 2007. August the 30th is the Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day) in Turkey (the word Zafer means Victory in Turkish). The company still keeps many technical specifications of this car as a secret in order to create a marketing buzz.
Technical specifications
Etox Zafer will be powered by 3 different engines:
- 1.5 litre, 125 bhp diesel engine
- 3.0 litre, 220 bhp diesel engine
- 3.0 litre V6, 272 bhp gasoline engine
