Rossa has unveiled one of the most unusual automotive projects of recent years – the Rossa LM GT track supercar. And the main thing here is not only the atmospheric V10 or the carbon chassis, but the origin of the car: the project is directly related to the unfinished history of Marussia Motors.
Behind the project is racer and WEC LMP2 champion Roman Rusinov. Engineers who previously worked on the Marussia B1 and the Phoenix prototype participated in the development of Rossa. That is why the new car inherited many engineering ideas from the old Russian supercar.
The main feature of the LM GT is its focus on racing, not showrooms. The car is built around a carbon monocoque in the style of Le Mans prototypes, features push-rod suspension, and advanced aerodynamics. The declared downforce exceeds 1250 kg at a speed of 300 km/h.
The powertrain is also unusual. Instead of turbo engines, an atmospheric Judd V10 with a volume of 5.5 liters is used – an engine with roots in LMP prototypes. Power is estimated at approximately 680–800 hp depending on the configuration. The gearbox is a sequential racing transmission. Acceleration to 100 km/h is stated at 3.2 seconds, and the top speed is up to 380 km/h.
The project is initially created to meet GT2 and GT3 requirements. Rossa has already debuted in REC races and participated in the Dubai 24H marathon with the Graff Racing team. In the future, the company even talks about a road version of the LM GT1.
Against the backdrop of total electrification, Rossa looks almost anachronistic: a lightweight carbon supercar with a high-revving atmospheric V10 and minimal electronic intervention. But that is precisely why the project attracts such interest – today there are fewer and fewer such cars in the world.