Eliica Electric Car Outdrags a Porsche 911 Turbo (Video)
December 30, 2008 by admin
Japanese professor has showcased an electric car capable of reaching a blistering 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds, quicker than a Porsche 911.
The Eliica, created by Prof. Hiroshi Shimizo of Keio University, can also reach a phenomenal top speed of 370 km/h (270 mph), powered by li-ion batteries via 100 hp electric motors in each of its eight wheels.
Shimizo is understandably proud of his creation, telling reporters, “The feeling of acceleration you get with this model is something automotive technology could not produce, even in a hundred years of combustion engine cars.”
The batteries take 10 hours to charge, and when they are provide a range of 300 kms (186 miles) at a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
If you want one then you might have to wait some time and have very deep pockets. Shimizo is still looking for investors willing to turn the prototype into a mass produced model, and is targeting an initial price in the region of $300,000.
Video of the Eliica Electric Car Vs Porsche 911 Turbo.
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