Advent of the Lykan Hypersport

Ralph R Debbas, who founded W Motors in Beirut (with Sari El Kahalil) in July 2012, unveiled the Lykan Hypersport — heralded as “the first Arabian hyper-car” — at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show earlier this month.

Mr Debbas says that the Lykan is in the same league as the Bugatti Veyron Super Sports (it has a top speed of 245mph), and just seven will be made — each priced from $3.4 million.

The vehicle’s LED headlights have white gold surrounds encrusted with diamonds.Buyers can also choose to integrate rubies, emeralds or sapphires in the car, depending on their colour choice. The interior features gold-stitched leather and what the company calls a “virtual holographic display,” which acts as the instrument panel.

For their $3.4 million, buyers will also receive a limited-edition Cyrus Klepcy watch valued at $200,000 and a 24/7 concierge service.