Mars Attacks!

Marc Philipp Gemballa has revealed his very first production ready supercar called the Marsien, derived from the French word ‘Martian’ or ‘from Mars’, a name that came to the team while conducting intensive tests in the Al Faya desert, famed for its red sand, sharp fossil rocks and mountain backdrops.

Inspired by the legendary Paris Dakar rally era and more than two years of intense design and engineering development has resulted in the young entrepreneur’s first project: an ultra-modern yet timeless looking supercar with off-road capabilities.

Looking for the latest cutting-edge platform for their first project and with the need of the base vehicle to be equipped with a modern, sophisticated all-wheel drive system to master the intense challenges of off-road terrain, the all-new Porsche 992 Turbo S provided the perfect base to realise their vision.

For the design, Marc Philipp Gemballa brought on board designer and Porsche aficionado Alan Derosier, known for his stunning Porsche 908 design study, who has been responsible for the ultra-modern yet timeless looking design of the Marsien.

The Marsien features a full carbon fibre body. All exterior components are produced in pure carbon fibre, exclusively designed for performance, light weight and cooling. Each body panel is manufactured by a leading German carbon fibre specialist who also supplies leading supercar manufacturers and several leading Formula one teams.

A truly bespoke vehicle requires a unique powertrain of the highest quality. Consequently, Marc Philipp Gemballa teamed up with legendary Porsche engine specialist RUF Automobile for the engine development of the car. The engine upgrade enables the six-cylinder boxer engine to deliver over 750 hp.

Photos © Marc Philipp Gemballa