Akmal Azhar
Frank Stephenson Joins Forces with W Motors
Legendary automotive designer Frank Stephenson, known for his work on the McLaren P1, has officially partnered with W Motors, the Dubai-based automaker behind the Lykan HyperSport and Fenyr SuperSport. The collaboration marks a major milestone for W Motors as it brings global design prestige to the Middle Eastern brand.
New Design Studio in Dubai Headquarters
As part of the agreement, Stephenson’s UK-based design company, Frank Stephenson Design, will establish a permanent presence within W Motors’ Dubai headquarters. This new studio aims to inject world-class creativity into W Motors’ future products and transform Dubai into a hub for cutting-edge automotive design.
From P1 to the Future of Mobility
Stephenson, whose previous career includes designing for Ferrari, BMW, and McLaren, sees this partnership as more than just a stylistic endeavor. It is a strategic move to influence innovation in electric vehicles, urban mobility solutions, and beyond. His recent involvement in restomodding a flood-damaged McLaren P1 with YouTuber Tavarish shows his continuous push for creative reinvention.
W Motors’ Growing Ambitions
Founded in 2012, W Motors has positioned itself as a luxury supercar manufacturer with strong roots in the UAE. The company has expanded into armored vehicles and EV contract manufacturing, reflecting the region’s growing appetite for technological and industrial advancement.
A New Era for Gulf Supercars
While specific models from the Stephenson-W Motors partnership are yet to be revealed, the combination of Stephenson’s boundary-breaking design vision and W Motors’ bold approach to car making sets the stage for a new era of Middle Eastern performance vehicles. This collaboration has the potential to elevate the global status of UAE-born cars and solidify Dubai’s place in the world of luxury automotive design.
Yusri Ng
