Fornasari Claims Worlds Fastest SUV Title

An Italian Body and an American Heart

Whats the fastest SUV being built today? Porsches Cayenne Turbo? The BMW X5 4.6is? How about Infinitis FX45? While all are mighty quick, with superb driving dynamics, they dont hold title to the worlds fastest SUV.

That honor goes to Fornasari, for their new RR450. SUV? Well, exactly how it should be classified is a difficult proposition. Its a three-box design on stilts, but theres an extra twist. Its overachieving engine makes it amazingly fast, no matter how you define it.

The Fornasari can be had with either a 450 or 600 horsepower 5.7 liter GM-sourced V8, connecting through to all-wheels via a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

Add this to the vehicles compact body, standing at only 173.2 inches in length, 81.1 inches in width and 64.6 inches tall, and overall light weight, has Fornasari claiming it to be the fastest off-roader in the world. How fast is it? Zero to 60 mph arrives in under 4.0 seconds, with a top speed of over 175 mph reachable.

Going into limited production later on this year, the Fornasari RR450 sports a low sloping hood, reminding that this is an Italian sportster. Also following this theme are low-mounted aggressively styled head and taillights.

The RR450s interior is a combination of sports and luxury, trimmed out in fine leather and aluminum. Its instruments are chrome ringed for a touch of elegance.