S & RS Performance
High-performance models. Track performance for the road.
View all performance models →UAE
W Motors – 2 Model Lines
Dubai-born W Motors builds hypercars that shouldn't exist outside Europe's traditional strongholds. Since 2012, founder Ralph Debbas has crafted ultra-limited performance machines like the Lykan Hypersport—a 780-horsepower mid-engine beast finished with Lebanese cedar wood—that rival Italy and Sweden's established elite. What sets them apart isn't heritage; it's obsessive engineering and the audacity to rewrite the rules from the Middle East.
Founded2012Ralph R. Debbas
HeadquartersDubai, United Arab EmiratesUAE
Models in the Catalog2
Annual productionLimited production (hypercar manufacturer)
All W Motors Models
2 models from every era — filter by segment or open a model for its generations
Body Type
Body Type
Transmission
Transmission
Engine
Engine
Drive
Drive
Rudder
Rudder
Doors Count
Doors Count
Volume
from
to
Volume from
to
Power
hp
hp
Acceleration
s
s
Year
from
to
Price
$
$
About W Motors
A hypercar company from the UAE. That's not something you expect. W Motors emerged in 2012 when Ralph R. Debbas and his vision collided with Dubai's appetite for the extraordinary — building performance machines that could rival Europe's established elite. Not in Europe. Not in Japan. In the Middle East, where nobody had done it before. The audacity alone was remarkable. They planted themselves in Dubai and decided the rules didn't apply to them. Turns out, they were right.
What separates W Motors from every other startup chasing hypercar dreams? Obsession with detail and a willingness to spend whatever it takes. Their Lykan Hypersport arrived in 2013 with a 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 780 horsepower — mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, and finished with Lebanese cedar wood inlays because, why not? Only seven were built. That's restraint most manufacturers can't afford. The Fenyr Supersport followed, pushing boundaries further with 900 horsepower and a sub-2.9-second zero-to-100 time. Hand-assembled. Bespoke. Utterly uncompromising. These aren't volume plays — they're statements.
The lineup remains deliberately exclusive. Both cars occupy that rarefied hypercar segment where performance meets art, where engineering shows off alongside craftsmanship that takes months to complete. W Motors doesn't chase production numbers or market share. They chase perfection, one chassis at a time. Limited runs mean each vehicle becomes a collectible before it ever leaves the workshop. Browse their current offerings and you'll see exactly what happens when ambition meets zero budget constraints — a rare combination that produces machines most of us will only experience through screens. That's W Motors.
History of W Motors
W Motors arrived in 2007 from an unexpected place — the United Arab Emirates. Ralph Debbas founded the company in Abu Dhabi with an audacious goal: build hypercars that could compete with Europe's established elite. Think about that for a second. A startup from the Gulf region taking on Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and Pagani in the ultra-premium supercar space. Nobody gave them much of a chance. But Debbas wasn't building cars for conventional wisdom — he was building them for a vision that most thought impossible.
The early years were brutal. W Motors spent time engineering, developing partnerships, and slowly building credibility in a market utterly dominated by Italian and Swedish manufacturers. They didn't rush. Debbas understood that entering hypercar territory meant zero margin for error — one bad design, one reliability issue, and you're finished before you start. The team grew quietly, assembling engineers from across the automotive world, each bringing expertise in carbon fiber, extreme performance, and the obsessive detail required when you're charging eight figures for a car. By 2011, they had something ready to show.
Enter the Lykan Hypersport. Game changer. The 2012 Geneva Motor Show was when the world finally understood W Motors wasn't a vanity project. This wasn't just another carbon-fiber fantasy — it was a 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 770 horsepower, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, and a top speed of 240 mph. But here's what really mattered: it was beautiful. Genuinely beautiful. The design didn't scream "nouveau riche supercar" like some rivals. It whispered sophistication, blending Arabic design philosophy with hypercar engineering. Only 7 units were ever built, making it rarer than most supercars you've heard of. It became a cultural artifact — featured in Fast & Furious 7, driven by princes, collected by enthusiasts who understood exclusivity meant something.
The Lykan's success proved W Motors belonged in this conversation. They weren't flash in the pan. They were serious. Following up on that momentum, the company unveiled the Fenyr Supersport in 2015 as their second-generation hypercar. Lighter. Faster. More extreme. A 3.8-liter twin-turbo producing 900 horsepower, hitting 60 in 2.7 seconds. The Fenyr represented refinement of their original vision — proving the first car wasn't luck. It was engineering. Only 9 units were planned, maintaining that exclusivity that defines the hypercar world. Both cars established W Motors as the first Arab hypercar manufacturer, shifting perceptions about where automotive innovation could originate.
Today, W Motors remains a boutique operation — deliberately so. They're not chasing volume or public markets. Instead, they're focused on handcrafted excellence and expanding their lineup with future models that promise electric powertrains and autonomous capabilities. You can explore their full electric lineup to see where they're headed. From a 2007 startup to a company that redefined regional automotive ambition, W Motors proved that vision and engineering transcend geography. That's the story. Not bad for seventeen years.
W-motors Model Categories
Technical overview of W Motors models
| Segment | Models | Performance | Drive | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Segment
Coupe
|
Models |
Performance
770 - 900 PS
|
Drive
RWD
|
Features
-
|
The W Motors Story
The W Motors Story
W Motors proved that ambition doesn't require a century of history — just vision, engineering talent, and the guts to challenge established players in markets that seemed locked down. A young brand building hypercars and performance machines in the Middle East? That wasn't supposed to happen. Yet here they are, turning heads and pushing boundaries with machines that blend Arabic heritage with cutting-edge performance DNA. Their lineup spans everything from track-focused supercars to forward-thinking electric performance vehicles, each one designed to make a statement. Want to explore what they're building across their range? Check out their SUV and performance models or dive into their electric vehicle ambitions. Small? Maybe. But they're building something real.
Frequently asked questions about W Motors
How many models does W Motors currently produce?
W Motors keeps things exclusive. Just two models in their lineup — the Lykan Hypersport and the Fenyr Supersport. That's it. No sedans, no SUVs, no daily drivers here. These aren't cars you'd find in a dealer showroom. They're hand-built hypercars built for collectors who want something genuinely rare. Limited production means each one becomes more valuable over time. That's the whole philosophy.
When was W Motors founded?
W Motors launched in 2012. Pretty recent for a hypercar manufacturer, right? The UAE-based company arrived with serious ambitions — build the world's fastest, most exclusive performance machines. Not your typical startup story. They didn't mess around with entry-level models or gradual growth. From day one, they aimed for the absolute top of the performance pyramid. The Lykan Hypersport arrived just three years later in 2015, announcing their arrival to the world in spectacular fashion.
What's the signature technology in W Motors hypercars?
Here's where W Motors gets weird in the best way. The Lykan Hypersport debuted with holographic headlights. Not LED. Not laser. Actual holographic projection technology. Sound gimmicky? It works. The headlights don't just illuminate — they display patterns. That's showmanship meeting engineering. Beyond the flashy lights, both models use extensive carbon fiber construction, aggressive aerodynamics, and twin-turbocharged engines that produce insane power outputs. The Fenyr Supersport pushes it even further with refined performance metrics. These aren't incremental improvements. They're fundamental rethinks of what a hypercar should be.
Does W Motors make electric vehicles?
Not yet. W Motors stays committed to turbocharged gasoline power for now. Both the Lykan Hypersport and Fenyr Supersport pack twin-turbo engines with serious displacement and horsepower. No electric motors. No hybrid systems. Just straight-up combustion performance. Check their electric models catalog and you'll find nothing. That might change someday, but right now? They're all-in on traditional engines.
Which is W Motors' most popular model?
The Lykan Hypersport is the star. It's the one that put W Motors on the map globally. When it launched in 2015, people actually noticed — holographic headlights, 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six producing 770 horsepower, zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds. That's not just impressive numbers. That's a statement. The car appeared in Furious 7, which didn't hurt its visibility. The Fenyr Supersport followed later as the refined successor, but the Hypersport? That's the legend. Limited to just seven units worldwide. Scarcity breeds desire.
Source: W-Motors (official), General Authority of Islamic Affairs - Dubai, Wikipedia, Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Automotive Industry Working Group UAE·Last updated