Looking like a striking cross between a high-tech Robot Wars contestant, a Mad Max contraption and a supercar, Zarooq Motors’ SandRacer has been anticipated ever since the design was initially revealed during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2015.
Now, the UAE carmaker has announced the sale of the first limited-edition batch of 35 vehicles, the SandRacer 500 GT, which will cost from US$450,000 (Dh1.7 million) each, for delivery in the fourth quarter of this year.
The first production model from the company, the SandRacer is a two-seater, rear-wheel drive, mid-engine proposition with potent on- and off-road ability. Its 6.2L V8 pushes out a not-inconsiderable 525hp and 660Nm of torque, and despite the SandRacer’s rugged, aggressive exterior, it weighs only 1,200 kilograms. Clever features such as removable rear diffusers will aid its transition from on-road speedster to off-road terrain-eater.
The carbon-fibre body design is made in Belgium, while the hand-stitched leather interior is courtesy of Mansory, in Germany, a brand that works with the top-level likes of Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini. It features a lightweight racing chassis with a built-in roll cage designed by Spanish company Campos Racing. Production of the SandRacer is based between the UAE and Monaco.
“Zarooq Motors makes supercars that are unique since you can take them on a weekend track day or for a luxurious commute in the city but also on any off-road terrain, even the toughest dunes of the Arabian Desert where they were born,” says Zarooq Motors executive Mohammed Al Qadi.
The Emirati is one of a multinational team of four company founders, alongside Bruno Laffite (French), Laetitia Laffite (Belgian) and Iannis Mardell (British).
For more information, visit www.zarooqmotors.com.
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Mumbai Indians 213/6 (20 ov)
Royal Challengers Bangalore 167/8 (20 ov)
Moon Music
Artist: Coldplay
Label: Parlophone/Atlantic
Number of tracks: 10
Rating: 3/5
Match info
Karnataka Tuskers 110-3
J Charles 35, M Pretorius 1-19, Z Khan 0-16
Deccan Gladiators 111-5 in 8.3 overs
K Pollard 45*, S Zadran 2-18
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RESULTS
Dubai Kahayla Classic – Group 1 (PA) $750,000 (Dirt) 2,000m
Winner: Deryan, Ioritz Mendizabal (jockey), Didier Guillemin (trainer).
Godolphin Mile – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar
Dubai Gold Cup – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (Turf) 3,200m
Winner: Subjectivist, Joe Fanning, Mark Johnston
Al Quoz Sprint – Group 1 (TB) $1million (T) 1,200m
Winner: Extravagant Kid, Ryan Moore, Brendan Walsh
UAE Derby – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (D) 1,900m
Winner: Rebel’s Romance, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
Dubai Golden Shaheen – Group 1 (TB) $1.5million (D) 1,200m
Winner: Zenden, Antonio Fresu, Carlos David
Dubai Turf – Group 1 (TB) $4million (T) 1,800m
Winner: Lord North, Frankie Dettori, John Gosden
Dubai Sheema Classic – Group 1 (TB) $5million (T) 2,410m
Winner: Mishriff, John Egan, John Gosden
Bharat
Director: Ali Abbas Zafar
Starring: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Mia Man’s tips for fermentation
- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut
- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.
- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.
- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.
Company profile
Company name: Suraasa
Started: 2018
Founders: Rishabh Khanna, Ankit Khanna and Sahil Makker
Based: India, UAE and the UK
Industry: EdTech
Initial investment: More than $200,000 in seed funding
