

World's fastest pure electric production sports car is shown to the public







Source: Detroit Electric

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By slawless on 4/4/2013 12:46:48 PM , Rating: 2
I agree with you on the looks, I think its the grill.

Why do you need a 4 speed manual in an electric?

For $135,000 what would you rather drive. This car, a Gallardo or Porsche GT3?

RE: few comments
By CK804 on 4/4/2013 8:00:54 PM , Rating: 2
Why do you need a 4 speed manual in an electric?

Why is a transmission needed at all in this car? It just adds weight and complexity.

RE: few comments
By Kazinji on 4/5/2013 5:31:25 AM , Rating: 2
Some electric cars don't have a transmission for the electric part, electric motor is linked directly to the wheels basically. But there is a limit on speed, usually around highway speeds. But how can this one go 155 mpg? Transmission... even electric motors have limits.

RE: few comments
By johnsmith9875 on 4/8/2013 2:13:46 PM , Rating: 2
A motor can usually go from 0-10,000 RPM with a flat torque curve, so a gearbox isn't necessary. I guess at 155mph the whine can be pretty Formula-One sounding.

The old EV-1 could go 155mph but they put in a speed governor that limited it to 85mph because at its true top speed the tires would explode.

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