Aurelio: First Filipino Made Supercar (Updated)
The super car vehicle segment has been dominated by Italian brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Pagani Zonda for decades. Other car manufacturing countries like the US (SSC), Germany (Porsche) and Sweden (Koenigsegg) have also produced some memorable super cars, but now it is finally time to introduce our very own Aurelio, the first Filipino made supercar.
The Air of the Aurelio: A supercar made in the Philippines
The people behind Aurelio: a short history
Behind the company are siblings Kevin, 22, and Bryan Factor, 25, and Brendan Aurelio, 37. Younger brother Kevin researches the internal mechanics of the car while Aurelio is in charge of the interior and exterior designs. Bryan, on the other hand, is the business brain behind the company, with previous experience in investment projects and marketing. The three have said they share the same passion for cars and decided to create the Aurelio supercar to further boost local automotive manufacturing in the Philippines.
Aurelio’s performance and engine specifications
The Aurelio has two engine choices, and although they may not compete with the engine performance of traditional supercars made abroad, the Honda B16A V-TEC engine (found in the old Honda Civic Si) and the 2.0 liter Mitsubishi 4G63T turbocharged engine can still pack a punch. The Mitsubishi engine delivers up to 457 horsepower for the Aurelio, capable of propelling the car to a top speed of nearly 290 kilometers per hour and can run a quarter of a mile in under 10 seconds. The car is made of both carbon fiber and fiberglass and is equipped with 18-inch Rota wheels and uses a VR4 front and rear suspension.
Interior
Both driver and passenger enter the Aurelio interior through scissor doors and are met by a sidepod cabin that is made from fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and carbon fiber firewall components. Its four-man all-Filipino crew who call themselves, Factor Aurelio Automobile, have yet to disclose the full interior specifications of the car. The firm, however, is offering features and upholstery that can be customized according to its buyer’s preferences and needs.
Exterior
The Aurelio has the undeniable look and feel of a supercar. The car’s exterior design is a mash up of some of the leading names in this car segment. Its doors are similar to that of the McLaren P1, the front fascia and contours have a hint of the Ferrari 458 Italia and its rear end appears to have been inspired by the Lamborghini Aventador. Add that to its brightly colored paint job (of orange or yellow), low-slung ground clearance, and well-defined sharp edges and you could easily mistake this car as European-made. However, according to its San Pedro, Laguna-based manufacturer, around 80 percent of the car’s parts and components came from the Philippines. Except for the wheels, transmission, some suspension components, brakes, and the engine, everything in this car was sourced locally.
How much does the Aurelio Cost?
Car producer Factor Aurelio Automobile said that it can only produce six to 10 units a year, based on its current man power. Currently, the Aurelio is priced at P1.6 million, the same price as a brand new entry-level Toyota 86. Production sports cars that come close to the Aurelio’s price are the Subaru BRZ 2.0Li RWD M/T (P1.928 million) and the sport compact hybrid electric automobile the Honda CR-Z standard M/T (P1.39 million).
Other sports cars from the Philippines include the Rosswurgh X1 by Rodsburgh Motors which pounces at a top speed of 329 kph thanks to its 650 horsepower 8-cylinder supercharged engine. To date, it has received more than 10,000 pre-orders.
Table of Aurelio specs
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine | 2.0 liter Mitsubishi 4G63T turbocharged |
| Horspower | 457 hp |
| Top speed | 290 kph |
| 0-100 kph | under 10 seconds |
| Tires | 18-inch ROTA |
| Suspension | VR4 (front and rear) |
| Price | P1.6 million |
Conclusion
The Aurelio is at the zenith of Philippine automotive ingenuity. While many may criticize it and say it has miles to go to match the impact of European, Japanese and American supercars, just knowing that Filipinos can make such a car is a source of pride for the country. This could be the start of a revolution in the local car industry.
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I LOVE this. It’s utterly, utterly brilliant. This is what Ferrari should have been making all along: cars with small, light engines and super-lightweight components, like the Caterham R500, only prettier.
Also, Honda 4-cylinder engines sound better than any flat-plane Ferrari V8. Honda knows how to do engines.
a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder V-tec that produces 517 hp at 11,000 rpm requires maintenance and attention almost the same as (if not more than) F1 engines. It’s not very reliable, and maintaining the condition of the engine is time-consuming.
Getting more power by putting more displacement and cylinders is a more reliable way to making more power. It may have some weight, but the torque a v8 puts out and the hp to weight ratio will be better. (ex. Toyota 1UZFE, Chevy LS engines, Ford A50sx, Ferrari V8, Audi V8, BMW S62 v8, etc.)
Plus, most supercar owners who drive it around the streets are more likely to stay at the mid to low rpm range, they don’t need that 11,000 rpm vtec; at most, they’ll only push it to 9000 rpm.
Honda knows how to do engines, true. But using a 2 liter on a supercar is improper, almost laughable. Using it on a roadster like an S2000; that’s much better.
Hahaha parang galing ae86 silvertop na may 240 hp at may 11000 rpm formula atlantic style hahahaha!
Panay ka critic dyan subukan mo nga gumawa ng ganyan sigurado tabingi ang magagawa mo. ha .ha ha. pareho ng utak mo tabingi. Baka sa paggawa pa lamang ng bamper sablay kana sa proportion. Saludo ako sayo Aurelio mahusay. Sana matapos ko na rin yung future car na ginagawa ko. Its a flying car without jet, without propeller , without light force to lift up the vehicle. Basta lumulotang lamang siya sa air or space at pwede ito tumakbo sa kalsada, lumutang sa tubig, lumobog sa tubig parang submarine pwede rin sa outer space gamitin. At saka pwede rin mag takeoff lumipad na mas mabilis pa sa fighter jet. Hindi rin ito dependent sa air kaya walang air pocket Kulang lamang ako sa budget pero pagkatapos ko na nito ay ipapa patent ko sa USA at sabay ipagbibili yung technology na lamang kasi wala ako pera magmanufacture para sa mas production. This will defeat all exciting transportation craft. This will also defeat the all battle ship, fighter jet. battle tanks, this is a stealth technology. Abangan!!!!!
As a reader i respect everyone’s comment or criticism. I would say filipino has a starting way to be one of the best in the future. As the day pass it will have more room for improvement the pinoy way!
I think these guys definitely have a bright future ahead of them, producing these type of cars aren’t easy. Huge gamble but sure will pay off. I heard Yamaha produces great racing engine it might be suitable for the Aurelio, I don’t mind owning one at all. But the waiting list is quite long I guess.
Where can you purchase this car
Yeah I guess you are right
they should have a local motosport championship to entice buyers and develop the product more. (like R&D and refine it’s safety)
This is a good start to Filipino car manufacturers. Keep it up. Head’s up for this.
what are we need to build this car
are there any other supecar makers who does not manufacture its own engine or buys engine from other companies.? just noticed that it sports a mitsubishi engine… not 100% filipino creation i may say…
Lotus sourced a Toyota 1.8L engine for the Elise, and a Rover V8 for the Espirit. The new Espirit, I believe, will have a Lexus V8.
Well Lotus may source its engine from Toyota n Rover but remember its has a reputation for developing solid chassis eg : Proton ,Nissan GTR . Lamborghini prior to VW was owned by a Malaysian and Indonesian arm but they couldnt make money. So in order to build a good supercar you need tonnes of money and engineering know how to be excellent.
Lexus LFA has a 1uzfe v8 from Toyota… well, Lexus is Toyota’s luxury sector.
It’s a v10
Pagani Zonda
Atleast we try…. ang importanti may nakagawa ng ganong desenyo… still saludo ako sa kong sino mang mag try na umangat ang pinoy
I would like to encourage Pinoys to keep on designing things to increase our self sufficiency.
how and where can we buy it?
You can’t if you live in North America. (see Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (US) or Motor Vehicle Act (Canada))
can someone tell me how to buy one please….my email address is mazharulmamodicbal@hotmail.co.uk
I’m a pinoy from Canada. Can the car be effectively modified/configured to meet US Department of Transportation/Transport Canada type approval requirements? I’d definitely be in for a “federalized” version of this car. I suggest pricing it in the range of $45000-$55000 USD after importation fees, before options and taxes. It makes a great investment car and I can drive it without worrying about eligibility to register, insure and annual mileage limitations.
wow . .proud to be pinoy m/
how we can buy it ?
I am not a supercar buff, but this is one beautiful car. Study these lines, study the proportions, wow! You will soon see European engineers adopting the Aurelio’s beauty. This is the first supercar that really demonstrates exceptional practical automotive artistry.
Vice versa, my friend. Take a look at the Ferrari LaFerrari, the Porsche 918 Spyder, the Koenigsegg Agera, the Pagani Zonda, the 2015 Acura NSX, the GT40, the McLaren 12c and P1, the Ferrari 430. All of them are unique, more futuristic, aerodynamical, etc. They’ve been doing those lines and beauty for ages.
Yes but for a but load more money we need more affordable supercars for the average joe. Can you imagine going onto a car lot and getting the choice of this or a honda civic for the same price….
Is there nothing good coming out from you? Everytime I read your note it is all more on negative! !!!
The sad reality is, WE are adopting/copying the designs of Italian, German, European supercar designs. We are decades behind the supercar industry. We cant even build our own engine and transmission. And to become a real Philippine supercar, it would need at least a V8 thats designed and built in the Philippines. We still have a long way to go. We must accept that we need to learn from the masters of the supercar industry. WE are just newbies.
Not true. We have been exporting transmission for many Asian brands as our contribution to the ASEAN self-sufficiency effort. Our Tool-and-Die industry is one of the most advanced in Asia. These CNC machines have the capability of machining whole engine blocks out of fortified aluminum. I’ve seen quite a number of advanced CNC machining centers capable of turning huge crankshafts which are the most difficult part of any engine. There are plenty of drop forging machines around which makes hardened metal parts. The only drawback is the cost of electricity needed to feed these heavy machinery which makes our products less competitive. But that is true only if we are looking at an ambitious all-Pinoy made car with 100% of the parts home-built. Of course we can just import these parts and assemble them here.
is there also a automatic??
tanong kulang ilan naba naka bili ng Aurelio ngayun ??
After reading the specs. I do not see anything talking about safety of the passenger like air bags and etc…. I think it should be better if they will also put priorities with regards to safety. Nowadays it is very important. If the safety is good it would be easier to market beyond the Philippines.
This car is a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT…
4years ko ng nababasa sa internet ang kotse na to, antagal na syang concept car PERO hanggang ngayon, andami pa nilang UNSOLVED ISSUES..
1) Yung WINDOWS NAKA-FIXED. Di mo sya maibababa-matataas. Di sya power window not even pawis window. Kung papasok ka ng mall para mag park, bubuksan mo pa yung buong pintuan para kunin/bayaran yung ticket.
2) AMBIGAT ng PINTUAN. Mahirap sya iangat. Napakabigat.
3) Wala pa ring FENDER LINERS hanggang ngayon. Sagwang tignan pag nilapitan mo at masilip mo yung bandang gulong.
4) PAINT JOB is LOUSY. Maganda sya sa pics. But up close, lampas sa edges o partitions lalo na sa hinges at margins ng ilaw.
With these issues (not to mention lacking features like air suspension, air bags, A/C, sound system, ABS) at P1.6 million?
NOT WORTH THE PRICE.
Well the engine mismo galing sa honda civic vtec at 2.0 liter Mitsubishi 4G63T turbocharged engine galing sa mitsubishi lancer evolution x galing sa rally racing na may 2.0 liters na may 290 horsepower at sa UK naman meron silang tintawag na FQ- specs na makakapili ka sa 300 hanggang sa 440 horsepower.
Up for this comment. I am not bashing but we really still have an endurance race (inch or a mile) to go if we are going to compete in the supercar market for a car that people will really have pride in owning. Saw this in the flesh at the MIAS, and was not impressed at all. Fabrication and manufacturing of both interior and exterior really left much to be desired. We need more precise engineering and quality manufacturing for this car to fly. Hopefully they go for it and achieve perfection in the future.
BRo they’re trying! you should appreciate on what their doing.
It will improve, just wait!
inclined to agree, for 1.6 million, dapat naman sana mapansin yang mga issues na yan… its not well thought of. but since it is a start, there is enough chance for improvement. sana wag lang onion skinned pagdating sa mga pagtanggap ng comments
…be magnanimous enough to accept valid concerns and address them
This is good 🙂 Just a little creative criticism for the guys marketing the car. The copy and VO work on the video is so bad (sorry). Spend a little also on the cinematography. Hire an AD firm and production house (like 88 Storey) that does glossy and stylish commercials that are cutting edge. The video you showed obviously tried copying some UK Top Gear segments but the cinematography was not at par so it came out well… bad. Also the VO and copy came out as trying so hard to be sophisticated. Here is a sample work of something shot with a DSLR but was directed, art designed and graded to look sophisticated: http://derekileto.com/#/new-gallery/
I hope it doesn’t come out as if I am dissing the creators of the video. I do not know the budgets and circumstances around the shoot (the old saying “you get what you pay for” usually is true because it takes a larger budget to pay for a better camera, more crew, a DOP, etc.) They probably did the most out of what was given.
However since you are investing such a large amount of money and you are selling a product that targets people who and is used to quality products and knows/ expects a lot from a car that you brand as a “super car”; you should spend a little more money and investment on advertising. Meaning, instead of saying outright “This car is Sophisticated”, make the copy more sophisticated by using metaphors better, invest in cinematography and art direction and be original.
Still, I salute you guys for your innovation! May you prosper and succeed!
nice looking car!! but if filipinos can’t built an engine that is true blood filipino design? then its still nothing….
The will power to make a car with these looks have to be Commented upon as this is only a stepping stone to Develop there own engine and im sure these Guys will make it happen sooner or later,They Have already made Heads Turn with the Cars Awesome looks so Encourage them for gods Sake dont Criticize they have made all pinoys proud keep it up Good Luck
wala naman kasi tayong factory para diyan
Hi Aurelio,
When is the possible time to place an order to your sports car? Just let me know with my email add. Where can i visit you to see it personally?
Thanks and regards,
Celso
Nice and attractive design, mid engine is cool but if you want to show off the engine compartment like Ferrari you want to design the engine cover abit more sexy. Yamaha did produced engine for Lexus LF supper car so why don’t you try them out. Might pay off. But the again cost will be a factor . If the handling is as agile as Mazda Miata then I guess it’s a killer. I ll buy one if the wait list is not as long. Cheers
I would like to buy Aurelio. I’m from Baguio. What should I do?
I really would like to commend the trio, for coming up of a car like Aurelio.
You have come far enough, don’t be distracted by some discouraging comments here.
We all know how hard you work to get to where you are now, in terms of building everything from scratch. The beauty is from ground up you did all the specs you want to have.
It’s really nice that you built your dream car this way, and in a way inspire people to contribute to that dream.
If i may share the little noticed about the journey you are taking now.
One. settle on what the car and you do best, sell it as it is,
1. A lightweight sports car.
2. A tuner’s car.
3. A project car that you can add more “lightness”
more fantastic interior details.
4. Offer a competitive price.
5. Hire, get some help from professionals,
Engineers for the engine, suspension, transmission
Engineers for the safety features
Car interior designers.
6. Get someone to work on the details of the interior and exterior that are already
mentioned by other who commented here.
There are a lot of competent friendly Pinoys out there that you can get help for free.
Just give us a chance.
Goodluck Guys!
Good start. Supercar agad! Keep it up. Filipino should support filipino inventor not pulling them down.
i think i will recommend you to Ariel Atom designed and modify it and you can use any kind of engines. realistic, idealistic and futuristic design, and even formula ford, luma na yang mga italian sports car na yan so expensive and yet nothing new binabagobago lang ng kunti yong mukha.
Congrats Aurelio Bros. its about time that we resurrect our automotive industry. I have said again and again that Filipinos can compete in this field because we have the best auto makers and mechanics. Unfortunately because of lack of gov’t support, we still manufacture the worst automobiles, malaguena, sarao, xlt etc. I mean, the jeepney model 1960 is the same as jeepney model 2015! No upgrading whatsoever! And until now, these jeepneys continue honking and belching smokes in our streets. I dont take pride in these PUJs because it depicts the sorry state of our automobile industry. Good luck to you Aurelio Bros. its about time that we rid of these pesky jeepneys and have the Philippine made Cars, Vans and SUVs roam our streets. More power and God bless!
Nice ride pero baka pwede naman lagyan nang ibang makina katulad nang makina na gamit sa supra or sa acura tl
wowie supras 2jz is very rare in philippines ill reccomend nissan gtr r(35) engine cause it got more power
Super Duper Cool Site Man!!!
How about a k20 turbo swap engine in it that would be a good set up
Yes this is one great product, achievement for you 3 young brothers,as a filipino who live in london im proud to see a car that is built by filipino from scratch, we know its still far from what we need to be done, but if we can do more, investing to produce our very own engine and everything to a level that can match and past the international standard, this is it! So i do encourage our co pinoys to invest to this genious creation of our countrymen, another “Filipino crafmanship” as we call it, we believe we can compete to the international shows and exibits if we can raise your level isnt it?
Frm Laguna of London
How can I order on, or who should I contact to buy one?
The cars look nice in photos, but up close, it’s a different story.
I spoke to Brendan personally last year, and I pointed out that this is not in any way (at all) a supercar, not in a traditional nor innovative sense. He says he recognizes it, and says that the “supercar” moniker is being attached to the car by the media and regular folk, not him nor his company.
However, a quick look on the Aurelio FB page shows otherwise. Brendan seems to relish the attention being aimed at his car by the masses calling his creation a supercar.
I digress though. HIs car, fanciful as it initially seems, some years down the road, is just a fiberglass Jeepney. It is not a Filipino invention, it is not a supercar, all of the parts are foreign brand name parts just put together in a place in Laguna.
Mr. Aurelio has to wake up, and start addressing his vehicle more as a “kit car” than a proper supercar.
Its not a supercar. Its just an ordinary car with a fancy shell. Looks don’t make a supercar. And the components are not Philippine made! Yes components are locally available but they are all imports. Honda or Mitsubishi engines? Both are from Japan! We Filipinos still need to figure out how to design and build our own V10 or V12 engines, 7-speed transmission, aerodynamics testing laboratories… before we can even dream of building a supercar.
Its super slow to be a supercar, its not even purely philippineade, sana gumawa nalang sila ng electric car, masaya pa ako.
Can i order?? Where i can buy this car because i can’t see any of this car in makati even in (bgc). Bonifacio global city in taguig …so i want to know where i can buy this car and its beautiful….
I would like to know where i can see one of these cars .
Super Car? What super car? Lol!
Hi Guys,
I thinks this people need to be praised at the job none of the people here would even dare to attempt. I think you guys are bad asses for doing this and I don’t know how valid their comments are but one thing I know is if you keep working on it this car will be famous. I want to buy one even with these people negative comment. I want to support Pinoy projects small and big even though there are flaws on it. We are getting world class and its a lot easier to put out negative comments one post like this but I salute your accomplishments and just wish these people who put negative comments sees the possibilities of your accomplishments.
Thanks
Jun
Hi Guys,
I thinks this people need to be praised at the job none of the people here would even dare to attempt. I think you guys are bad asses for doing this and I don’t know how valid their comments are but one thing I know is if you keep working on it this car will be famous. I want to buy one even with these people negative comment. I want to support Pinoy projects small and big even though there are flaws on it. We are getting world class and its a lot easier to put out negative comments one post like this but I salute your accomplishments and just wish these people who put negative comments sees the possibilities of your accomplishments. More Power to the people who built this and hope you get the blessings you deserve.
Thanks
Jun
Sir sana makagawa kau ng sariling makina para maganda sariling at in Pinoy made para sa kotse sport car
Being a filipino,at last our very own car industry emerged…and im so proud of aurelio siblings to propel their vision into reality….keep the good paces towards fulfilment of your dreams….
I am also a lubrication researcher,im the man behind jet1 extremè oil enhacer’try to punch it in youtube’…
a car that does not even have a window riser.. made out of CFP.. .owner type jeeps are getting hi-tech nowadays. Good job for Filipino craftsmanship! Not even a single major mechanical part is designed and fabricated/manufactured in Philippines. So basically, this is pile of parts taken from different cars that was put together. no part was meticulously designed, planned and engineered for perfection specifically for its purpose “being a supercars”. What is the difference of buying a hummerlike design in Pampanga for less than half a million? u can also choose from a variety of engines from Isuzu, Mits and Toyotas (turbo and non-turbo). You can also choose suspensions from the early days leaf springs with ancient but reliable diff to a multi link suspension from escape, Nissan cefiro or galant, etc. with wheel extension and lifters to make your ride looks wider butch. I have nothing against you guys but can u offer more than an owner that can be used for drag racing aside from a hard roof?
Nice vehicle. Faster but cheaper than a Ford Ranger or Everest.
Hey guys of Aurelio!
Your “Supercar” looks great, but it needs a of of improvements. You have to fix the windows, put air suspension, install an airbag and make the door lighter.
Make up your mind! The published price is Php 1.6 – 1.9 Million, depending on the engine. When I visited your place, you suddenly priced it at Php 2.5M. Crazy! It’s not a Supercar. It’s a kit car. That should be around Php 1.5M with all its deficiencies. No wonder wala kang nakikita sa mga kalye na Aurelio. It’s just a pure”Dream Car”.
Dr. Poorboy
Crazy Car builders! That is just a kit car. It’s over priced. Has so many deficiencies.
Its just a “Dream Car”.
Hey guys of Aurelio!
Your “Supercar” looks great, but it needs a of of improvements. You have to fix the windows, put air suspension, install an airbag and make the door lighter.
Make up your mind! The published price is Php 1.6 – 1.9 Million, depending on the engine. When I visited your place, you suddenly priced it at Php 2.5M. Crazy! It’s not a Supercar. It’s a kit car. That should be around Php 1.5M with all its deficiencies. No wonder wala kang nakikita sa mga kalye na Aurelio. It’s just a pure”Dream Car”.
Dr. Poorboy
yan ang pinoy…di pahuhuli…ayos na umpisa yan…great..