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Afghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global Debut at Doha Show

  • Simurgh represents Afghan ‘heroes and art,’ designer says
  • Manufacturer Entop plans to start sales after entering Le Mans

Attendees view the Entop Simurgh supercar at the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar 2023.

Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg

At first glance, the Simurgh resembles the Batmobile. Black, low-slung with flared wheel arches, the supercar looks built for speed.

Look a bit closer though, and it’s clear this car is different to the dozens of other vehicles on display at the Doha edition of the Geneva International Motor Show.