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Japanese EV Hits 0-100 kph in 1.9 Seconds
Japan’s Aspark Co. claims its all-electric Owl hypercar rocketed from zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds during a recent test run.
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Japan’s Aspark Co. Ltd. claims its all-electric Owl hypercar rocketed from zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds during a recent test run.
The prototype vehicle, which is powered by a pair of electric motors that generate a combined 430 hp and 563 lb-ft of torque, was unveiled last autumn at the Frankfurt auto show. The 2-seater has a carbon fiber chassis and frame, which keeps weight down to 1,875 lbs.
Using a combination of batteries and supercapacitors, the vehicle has a driving range of 93 miles. Top speed is listed at 175 mph.
The 1.9-second run was achieved on warmed Hoosier racing tires. But Aspark vows that the production version of the Owl will be able to match the time running on street legal tires, which would make it the quickest production car in the world. Aspark aims to sell 50 of the vehicles for about $4 million apiece.
Tesla Inc. is targeting a sub-two-second 0-60 mph acceleration time for its next-generation electric Roadster due in 2020. That vehicle will have a 200-kWh battery that provides a 600-mile driving range, according to CEO Elon Musk.
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