Updated Turbine-Electric Supercar Due to Bow in Geneva

China’s Techrules plans to unveil a production-ready version of its GT96 turbine-electric supercar next month at the Geneva auto show.

The Beijing-based startup introduced the futuristic GT96 concept last year in Geneva and aims to launch sales later this year. Techrules claims the plug-in-hybrid vehicle, which is powered by a micro-turbine system, six electric motors (two in front and four in the rear) and a 20-kWh lithium-manganese-oxide battery pack, can generate more than 1,000 hp and travel 1,250 miles between charges—including 80 miles in all-electric mode.

The micro-turbine acts as a range extender and charges the battery pack that powers the motors used to drive the wheels. The setup can propel the GT96 from zero to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds on its way to an electronically top speed of 217 mph, according to Techrules.

The company hired GFG Progetti, which was formed last year by legendary designer Giorgetto Giuiaro and his son Fabrizio, to refine the concept’s styling. The latest teaser sketch shows a Formula One-style centrally positioned single seat design with a fighter jet style canopy. Last year’s concept was a two-seat coupe with gullwing doors.

The chassis was engineered by motorsport specialist L. M. Gianetti, which will build the vehicles for Techrules at its plant in Turin, Italy. Production will be limited to about 25 units per year. Pricing hasn't been announced.

Initially sales will be for a track-version of the car that runs on aviation kerosene, Autocar reports. It says a street legal model—and other variants—that can run on a variety of fuels will be added later. Testing of a fully functional prototype at Silverstone raceway in the U.K. is said to have started earlier this year.