Nardo test polygon car (Italy), this extraordinary look Japanese even 8-wheel drive has been able to develop 370 km / h. The goal of the machine makers - more than 400 km / h. speed limit and surpass the world's fastest supercars to petrol.
It's hard to believe, but Keio University (Japan) engineering team, led by prof. Hiroshi Shimuzu, a concept introduced to the world, even 10 years ago, in 2004. 5.1 meter long car rides powered by lithium-ion batteries stored energy, and from 0 to 100 km / h. accelerates faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo - in 4 seconds.
In 2004. Nardo test polygon car (Italy), this extraordinary-looking Japanese eight-wheel car is able to develop 370 km / h. The goal of the machine makers - more than 400 km / h. surpass the speed limit and gasoline supercars.
Incidentally, it is interesting to pull a duel with the Porsche 911 Turbo to 3.8 seconds (when both cars reach 92 km / h. Velocity) Leader for German car, but then shows the lead-speed Japanese electric: 7.04 seconds after the "Eliica "developed, already 160 km / h., and Porsche - only 138 km / h.
The unique look of "Eliica" (ELECTRIC Lithium-Ion Car) weighs 2.4 tons, and its interior without the driver's seat equipped with three passengers. The asphalt in the electric monsters clinging on eight wheels - this decision guarantees a higher adhesion to the road surface and greater stability. Steering four swivel front wheels of electric cars provides more maneuverability.
By the way, the wheels rotated 60 kW (80 hp) electric motors - one for each of the 8 wheels. Amount sumarum - 640 horsepower. A huge advantage - Eliica accelerates in one go, ie, there is no shift. Gearbox is unnecessary.
Interestingly, the first "Eliica" model "Acceleration" was developed as a daily commuting on city streets for minivan. Only later was the basis of the world was designed and sports version of "Speed."
But how far this monster rolls? 370 km / h. delivers maximum speed sports model Speed without charge travels up to 192 miles. And 190 km / h. delivers a maximum speed of 6.7 meter long limousine Sculls 'Acceleration' roll all 320 miles. Both models are 100 km / h reached through the same 4 seconds - almost as quick as the other strains on wheels electric Tesla Roadster.
Incredibly, the entire world is introduced 10 years ago - 2004 Unfortunately, the trade of electrical wonder, as we see, so did not. Probably due to the considerable cost of the car. However, given electric technological progress, it is quite possible that sometime in the future the car from the country of the Rising Sun for the first time and will roll of the production line.
technical Characteristics
Engine: Electric.
Seats: 4th
Manufacturer: Keio University (Japan).
Maximum speed: 190 km / h. and 370 km / h.
The maximum travel distance: 320 km and 190 km.
Battery: lithium-ion.
Charging time: 10 hours.
