SAEDNEWS: Against the odds of sanctions, young Iranian engineers in Mashhad built a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta from scratch, with a carbon fiber body, custom chassis, and over 1,000 locally made parts—drawing praise even from international experts.
According to the technology desk of Saed News, imagine this: under sanctions and restrictions, a group of young Iranians decided to build one of the world’s most expensive and advanced supercars – the Ferrari LaFerrari – entirely from scratch. Not a simple copy, but a handmade version with meticulous details that even foreign experts have admired. This true story has recently gone viral.
The project was undertaken by the young team at Cheetah Motors (or similar initiatives by independent youths from cities like Mashhad or Khuzestan). They designed and built a carbon fiber body, a custom chassis, an active aerodynamic system, and even a digital dashboard mimicking the original. Over 1,000 parts were manufactured to international standards.
This achievement highlights the boundless talent of Iranian youth. While the original Ferrari costs over $6 million, the Iranian version was built for a fraction of the price, reportedly around $1–2 million. A temporary V6 Nissan Maxima engine was used, with potential for upgrades to higher performance levels.
From Concept to Unveiling
The small team—sometimes only six people—worked for months, from 3D modeling to handcrafting each component. The car was unveiled at the IRIB conference hall in the presence of officials, and videos of the event have been viewed millions of times on social media. One of the builders said, “We proved that an Iranian can build anything!”
Reactions
Iranians: Full of pride. Comments flooded with phrases like “Salute to Iranian youth” and “Art belongs to Iranians.”
International: Websites such as Supercar Blondie and Reddit were amazed, calling it “the best replica in the world!”
Critics: Some argue it’s a copy rather than original innovation, yet even they praised the quality of the work.
What’s Next?
The creators hope to secure a limited production license and even export the car. This could mark the start of a handmade automotive revolution in Iran, similar to previous projects where young Iranians built custom Lamborghinis and Bugattis.
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