The Aria FXE is a 1,150 hp American hybrid hypercar built by Aria Group in Irvine, California, combining a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with twin front-axle electric motors to deliver genuine exotic performance from a domestic manufacturer. Unveiled at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, it proves that America can produce bespoke hypercars to rival the best from Italy and Germany.
What Is the Aria FXE?
Aria Group is a California-based engineering and manufacturing firm with deep roots in automotive prototyping and carbon composite construction. The FXE is their production road car, developed to demonstrate that US engineering capability extends well beyond muscle cars and SUVs. Fewer than 400 examples will be built, each as a bespoke order, with pricing expected to exceed $1 million. The FXE was designed as a direct answer to European exotics such as the Ferrari 488 Pista and McLaren 720S in terms of outright hybrid performance.
Powertrain: 1,150 hp Hybrid System
The FXE's combustion engine is a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 derived from the GM LT4 unit used in the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, producing significant power in its own right. Two axial-flux induction electric motors mounted at the front axle add instant torque, pushing combined output to 1,150 hp and a remarkable 1,316 lb-ft of torque. A 10 kWh lithium-ion battery pack powers the electric motors. Drive to the rear wheels is managed through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The result: a 0-60 mph sprint of 3.1 seconds and a claimed top speed of 220 mph.
Lightweight Carbon Fiber Construction
Despite its massive power output, the FXE tips the scales at just 3,450 pounds. That figure is achieved through a full carbon fiber monocoque chassis, carbon fiber body panels, and 3D-printed metal structural components throughout. The construction philosophy mirrors that of dedicated racing prototypes, where every gram is accounted for. The result is an exceptional power-to-weight ratio that translates directly into real-world driving performance.
Tires and Handling
The Aria FXE rides on Pirelli Trofeo RS tires: 265-section rubber on 20-inch front wheels, and wide 325-section tires on 21-inch rears. The choice of Pirelli as a tire partner reflects the same specification philosophy seen in the world's leading exotic manufacturers. The all-wheel-drive hybrid layout, with electric motors handling the front axle and the supercharged V8 powering the rear, provides sophisticated torque vectoring for maximum traction and handling balance.
Aria FXE Price and Availability
Aria FXE pricing is available on application, with estimates placing it above the $1 million mark. Production is limited to fewer than 400 units, each individually specified for its owner. With American craftsmanship, a hybrid drivetrain, and a sub-$1.5M expected price point, the FXE competes directly in a class previously dominated by European manufacturers.
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