The Indian automotive industry has been more known for budget friendly, practical vehicles than high performance machines. With a striking design and an agenda of ambitious performance targets, the TAMO RaceMo had the potential to change perceptions on a global scale. It proved that Indian engineers and designers can make a sports car that could be competitive with the established players. However, the project’s cancellation might have reinforced the earlier stereotypes about the Indian auto industry’s reach by way of capabilities in premium and performance segments. It makes you wonder if such halo projects can impact a country's automotive reputation and whether the RaceMo could have been that turning point for how Indian cars are viewed abroad.