The Czinger 21C has a top speed north of 253 miles an hour. (Credit: Czinger)
By Tamara Warren | New York Times
The Czinger 21C is a decadent supercar designed to get car enthusiasts aflutter on social media. It has serpentine curves, cranks out a record-breaking lap time — and will sell for $2 million.
Like Ford, Tucker and DeLorean before him, Kevin Czinger, the founder of the fledgling car company named after him, intends to change the auto industry — and not just by making one-off supercars. His vision centers on building a more environmental and cost-efficient digital automotive manufacturing system.
The 21C is made from an alchemy of data science and sophisticated 3-D printers, which produce recyclable metal alloys that eliminate the need for tooling. It’s a process developed by Divergent, a supplier also founded and helmed by Mr. Czinger.
“When tools are digital, they allow you much more leverage to design, manufacture and assemble,” he said on a video call.
Divergent’s technology underpins the vehicles in the Czinger brand. The 21C is the statement car that demonstrates the flexibility of this system.
“The Czinger 21C is a great example of how the electrification of cars will allow an automotive design renaissance. Without the limits of many moving parts that traditional gas vehicles have, we can expect to see wild and bold designs for new electric vehicles. Our imaginations are the only limit.”
–John Sud, Rose Law Group Automotive Investment Attorney
