Detroit Electric (1907–1939, revived in 2008) was an electric car produced by the Anderson Electric Car Company in Detroit, Michigan. The company built 13,000 electric cars from 1907 to 1939. The Detroit Electric brand was revived again in 2008 to produce modern all-electric cars by Detroit Electric Holding Ltd. of the Netherlands. Billed as the “world’s fastest production electric sports car,” the SP:01 has finally been revealed in production form, though only from the back. It is supposed to be on sale in North America, Asia and Europe starting in 2015. The company claims the car will have a 155 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds. The design now uses fastback styling that is said to improve aerodynamics compared to the design of the prototype. Other improvements include a new casing around the battery that is supposed to improve torsional rigidity along with protecting the car from fires. Motivation will be provided by a mid-mounted electric motor generating 278 bhp (207 kW) and 206 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque whereas the concept had 201 bhp (150 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm). It will be enough to cover the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) run in 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). It tips the scales at 1,175 kg (2,590 lbs) and comes with a 37 kWh battery pack granting a maximum range of 179 miles (288 km). As for production, the car was originally supposed to be produced in Detroit starting in 2013, but now Detroit Electric says that a new facility in the U.K. will build the car, starting before the end of this year.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Detriot Electric SP01
Detroit Electric (1907–1939, revived in 2008) was an electric car produced by the Anderson Electric Car Company in Detroit, Michigan. The company built 13,000 electric cars from 1907 to 1939. The Detroit Electric brand was revived again in 2008 to produce modern all-electric cars by Detroit Electric Holding Ltd. of the Netherlands. Billed as the “world’s fastest production electric sports car,” the SP:01 has finally been revealed in production form, though only from the back. It is supposed to be on sale in North America, Asia and Europe starting in 2015. The company claims the car will have a 155 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds. The design now uses fastback styling that is said to improve aerodynamics compared to the design of the prototype. Other improvements include a new casing around the battery that is supposed to improve torsional rigidity along with protecting the car from fires. Motivation will be provided by a mid-mounted electric motor generating 278 bhp (207 kW) and 206 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque whereas the concept had 201 bhp (150 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm). It will be enough to cover the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) run in 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). It tips the scales at 1,175 kg (2,590 lbs) and comes with a 37 kWh battery pack granting a maximum range of 179 miles (288 km). As for production, the car was originally supposed to be produced in Detroit starting in 2013, but now Detroit Electric says that a new facility in the U.K. will build the car, starting before the end of this year.
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