HWA Builds a Non-Electric Challenger to Aston Martin Valkyrie
The creators of the most impressive Mercedes 190E restomod are stepping up their game — they’re now developing their very own hypercar.
Having collaborated on the Pagani Huayra and other exclusive low-production supercars, HWA is no stranger to the world of elite performance vehicles. Yet, despite being a co-founder of AMG, the company has never built its own exotic car from scratch. Now, HWA is taking the ultimate leap — designing a clean-sheet hypercar aimed to compete with icons like the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
HWA’s CTO, Gordian von Schöning, confirmed the move, telling Carscoops, “At some point, it is just logical that we are doing our own super hypercar.” Even more intriguingly, Schöning revealed that HWA has no plans to adopt electrification anytime soon. This means their upcoming hypercar is expected to steer clear of electric powertrains altogether — not even a hybrid system will be part of the equation, if they can avoid it.
HWA’s Own Hypercar: A Ground-Up Creation
Currently, HWA’s attention is on the HWA Evo, which, following its on-track testing phase, is set for a public debut at the Nürburgring during Le Mans weekend. But the team behind the iconic Mercedes 190E restomod isn’t stopping there. They’ve already taken steps to establish themselves as an independent car manufacturer in Germany and are nearing official approval.
According to Schöning, the upcoming HWA hypercar will be an entirely original creation, with no ties to any existing Mercedes-Benz models. While details about the powertrain remain under wraps, a V12 engine is considered likely, reflecting HWA’s rich heritage in crafting race-inspired road cars. Unlike the Aston Martin Valkyrie, this hypercar won’t feature a hybrid system—Schöning expressed that electric motors don’t belong in “a car at a high price level for emotions.”
A V8-Powered HWA Mercedes Restomod Is on the Horizon
As for pricing, the HWA hypercar is expected to command a seven-figure price tag, especially considering that the HWA Evo — built on an existing chassis — already approaches the million-dollar mark. One of the biggest challenges for HWA will be homologation, since the hypercar will have no existing VIN to leverage, meaning it must fully comply with safety regulations from scratch. However, the company has experience in this area, having crash-tested the HWA Evo during development, putting them on solid ground to engineer a safe and compliant vehicle.
Before the HWA hypercar makes its debut, Schöning confirmed in the same interview that a successor to the HWA Evo is in the works. This next restomod will also be based on an existing Mercedes platform, though the timeline for its release remains unannounced. Unlike the V6-powered Evo, the new model will feature a V8 engine, responding to customer demand from those who weren’t impressed by the smaller engine in the first version.
