by New Portuguese supercar Furia: a competitor to the Aston Martin Valkyrie with a Ford GT engine
The market for track-focused, mid-engined supercars is hardly lacking options. You can choose products from famous brands like Ferrari or Lamborghini, or, if the budget allows, something more exotic like Pagani or Koenigsegg. There are also less traditional offerings, such as the KTM X-Bow GT-XR, Czinger 21C, or Praga Bohema. Joining this list is another car — the Furia.
Rumors about this unique supercar emerged a few years ago. Created by the Portuguese company Adamastor, it recently completed a testing phase at the Portimão circuit and can be considered the Portuguese answer to the Aston Martin Valkyrie. However, while the Valkyrie is equipped with a bespoke V12 engine from Cosworth, the Furia uses the same powertrain as the Ford GT.
Design inspired by Formula 1
Visually, it’s clear that key design elements of the Valkyrie inspired the creators of this car. It features a similar front nose and Formula 1-style splitter, bulging wheel arches, small headlights, and exposed suspension components. The overall shape and size of the cockpit-like cabin also strongly resemble the Aston Martin. The similarity continues at the rear: a massive carbon fiber diffuser and a simple rear wing.
An American heart in a European body
Under the hood sits a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine from the Ford GT, producing 650 hp and 421 lb-ft of torque. While this is a powerful engine, it cannot be called the most exotic option. Nevertheless, it is sufficient to propel the Furia from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in approximately 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) in the road-going version.
The V6 engine is paired with a sequential gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. The car is also equipped with powerful AP Racing brakes and an adjustable double-wishbone suspension. This is a highly performance-focused vehicle, capable of generating up to 1,799 kg (3,966 lbs) of downforce at 250 km/h (155 mph) in track specification.
Visually, the Furia may look like the “poor relation” of the Valkyrie, but that doesn’t mean it is cheap. In fact, the price for the road version starts at €1.6 million ($1.9 million) before taxes.
Overall, the Adamastor Furia is an interesting example of how a small manufacturer can create an extreme car using proven technologies and drawing inspiration from the best examples. Using the engine from the Ford GT, while not unique, helps reduce development costs and ensures reliability. A limited production run of 60 units and a price tag of almost $2 million make it not just a car, but a collector’s item for the wealthiest enthusiasts seeking something truly rare and unusual.
