The newly launched Rezvani Beast ended up in Jay Leno's Garage to prove its game.
With the company's founder, Ferris Rezvani, as a special guest and the Arial Atom-based car taking the spotlight, the video focuses on some of the characteristics of the model, including the Honda-sourced 2.4-liter K24 Rotrex supercharged engine, delivering 500hp (507PS) and 374lb-ft (507Nm) in this case.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential, or through an optional sequential gearbox with paddle shifters. The 0 to 60mph (96km/h) acceleration takes just 2.7 seconds.
Even though it's based on the Atom and uses a Honda engine, the Beast doesn't come cheap as it starts from $165,000. The most expensive version of the vehicle created by Ferris Rezvani is called the Beast X and it brings more power from the same 2.4-liter engine, 700hp (710PS). With just five units of this version available, each one costs a whopping $325,000.
Rezvani also does conversion kits, so if you happen to have an Arial Atom lying around and tons of money to spend, you can add the more aerodynamic body, which increases the car's weight to 1,600lbs (725kg).