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W Motors is a Dubai-based maker of hypercars and special vehicles that was founded in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2012. Here you’ll find the Lykan HyperSport from Furious 7, the Fenyr SuperSport, the Ghiath police SUV, as well as who runs the company and where its cars are built.
W Motors at a Glance
Founded July 2012 Launched in Beirut, Lebanon
Headquarters Dubai, UAE Moved to Dubai in early 2013
Founder and CEO Ralph Debbas Leads the company since 2012
Factory Dubai Silicon Oasis Opened October 2024, 7,000+ units a year
Best-known car Lykan HyperSport Seven built, hero car of Furious 7
Current hypercar Fenyr SuperSport 110 units, RUF flat-six
W Motors Model Lineup
W Motors builds cars in tiny numbers, so the range is short. The Fenyr SuperSport is the current hypercar, while the Lykan HyperSport is sold out. In addition, the company builds police and security vehicles, and it now assembles cars for other brands too.
Hypercars (2)
Mid-engine hypercar
Fenyr SuperSport
800 hp 110 units
The Fenyr was first shown at the 2015 Dubai Motor Show, and the production car followed in November 2017. A 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six from RUF makes about 800 hp, so the claimed top speed is 400 km/h. Production is capped at 100 cars plus 10 Launch Editions.
Limited hypercar
Lykan HyperSport
7 built US$3.4 million
The Lykan was the first car, shown in Qatar in January 2013. It uses a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six developed by RUF, rated at 740 hp, and its headlights hold diamonds. Only seven were built, and they cost US$3.4 million each.
Police and special projects (1)
Abu Dhabi Police
Lykan Police Car
Patrol car Bought 2015
Abu Dhabi Police bought a Lykan HyperSport in June 2015 and gave it a white and red livery. Later, the company built the Ghiath Smart Patrol SUV for Dubai Police, which ordered 400 of them.
What Is W Motors?
W Motors is a private carmaker that Ralph Debbas launched in Beirut in July 2012. Then it moved its base to Dubai in early 2013, the same year the Lykan HyperSport made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show.
The Lykan became famous because it was a hero car in Furious 7 in 2015. For example, it’s the car that jumps between the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi. However, the film used stunt versions, not the seven road cars.
Since then, the company has moved beyond hypercars. It builds the Ghiath police SUV for Dubai Police, worked with China’s ICONIQ Motors on the MUSE self-driving car, and opened its own Dubai factory in October 2024. As a result, it now also offers contract manufacturing for other carmakers.
W Motors History
W Motors is a young company, so these are the main steps from a Beirut launch to a Dubai factory.
- 2012 The company is launched in July at an event in Beirut, Lebanon.
- 2013 Then the headquarters moves to Dubai, and the Lykan HyperSport debuts in Qatar.
- 2014 The road-ready Lykan is shown at Top Marques Monaco in April.
- 2015 Furious 7 opens in April with the Lykan as a hero car.
- 2015 Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Police buys a Lykan in June.
- 2015 The Fenyr SuperSport is unveiled at the Dubai Motor Show in November.
- 2017 Later, the flagship gallery opens at City Walk, and the production Fenyr is revealed.
- 2019 The MUSE autonomous car with ICONIQ Motors debuts at Auto Shanghai.
- 2020 In January, the foundation stone is laid for a US$100 million plant at Dubai Silicon Oasis.
- 2022 The Ghiath Smart Patrol is revealed in March, and Dubai Police orders 400.
- 2024 After that, the Dubai factory opens in October, with room for over 7,000 units a year.
- 2025 Finally, a contract manufacturing division signs deals with ROX Motor, Force Motors, AIH Group and Genesis.
Who Owns W Motors?
W Motors is privately held. Founder Ralph Debbas is a part owner, while early backers included FFA Private Bank of Lebanon. When AutoGathering has a page for a brand, its name below links to that page.
Holding company W Motors Automotive Group Registered in the DIFC, Dubai
This page W Motors United Arab Emirates
Plant Dubai Silicon Oasis Opened October 2024
Showroom City Walk, Dubai Flagship gallery since 2017
Division Special Projects Police, armored and bespoke cars
Division Contract manufacturing Launched 2025
Related brands
These brands work with the company or compete with its hypercars.
For example, the Special Projects team has worked on the Genesis GV80 Desert Edition and the G80 Performance by W Motors. In addition, it has built armored GV80s for Genesis in the Middle East.
Earlier history
- Turin production The Lykan HyperSport was built in Turin, Italy, before work moved to Dubai.
- ICONIQ Motors (from 2016) The company developed the MUSE and the electric Model Seven MPV with this Chinese startup.
- Nasdaq Dubai (2019) It became the first private company to deposit its shares in the Nasdaq Dubai depository.
W Motors Accomplishments
The record of W Motors is short, because it builds very few cars. Still, it has done a lot for a brand that started in 2012.
2012
Regional first
The company calls itself the first maker of high-performance luxury sports cars in the Middle East.
US$3.4M
Lykan price
When it went on sale, the Lykan was the third most expensive production car in the world.
2015
Furious 7
The Lykan HyperSport was a hero car in Furious 7, and one film car is on show in Dubai.
400
Ghiath order
Dubai Police ordered 400 Ghiath Smart Patrol SUVs in 2022.
7,000+
Plant capacity
Similarly, the Dubai factory can build more than 7,000 units a year.
110
Fenyr run
In fact, the Fenyr run of 110 cars is far bigger than the seven-car Lykan run.
Talk Hypercars With Other Fans
When you’re into rare hypercars, you’ll have plenty to talk about, whether it’s the Lykan, the Fenyr or the Furious 7 stunts. Soon, AutoGathering will connect this page to a community space where you can swap facts, compare hypercars and plan meetups.
- Lykan HyperSport
- Fenyr SuperSport
- Furious 7 cars
- Ghiath Smart Patrol
- Police supercars
- RUF engines
- Dubai car scene
- Hypercar comparisons
W Motors FAQ
Where is W Motors from?
W Motors was founded in Beirut, Lebanon, in July 2012. However, it moved its headquarters to Dubai in early 2013, and it builds its cars there today.
Who owns W Motors?
It’s a private company. Founder and CEO Ralph Debbas is a part owner, while early backers included FFA Private Bank of Lebanon.
What car from Furious 7 did W Motors make?
The Lykan HyperSport that jumps between the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi. In fact, the film used stunt versions, while only seven road cars were built.
How much does a Lykan HyperSport cost?
It cost US$3.4 million when new. Since all seven cars are sold, you’d have to find one on the resale market.
How fast is the Fenyr SuperSport?
The company claims a top speed of 400 km/h. Its RUF-developed 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six makes about 800 hp.
What is the Ghiath?
The Ghiath Smart Patrol is a police SUV built for Dubai Police. It has a periscope camera, face and plate recognition and an onboard drone.
Where are W Motors cars built?
Since October 2024, they’re built at the company’s factory in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Before that, the Lykan was built in Turin, Italy.
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Photo credits
- Header image: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Dark gray W Motors Fenyr SuperSport on…: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Black Lykan HyperSport at Port Hercule in…: W Motors, CC BY 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Abu Dhabi Police Lykan HyperSport in white…: Felix Berndt Photography, CC BY 2.0, cropped and resized.