Aspark Owl

Aspark Owl
Aspark Owl concept at the 2017 IAA
Overview
Manufacturer
Production2017 (Concept)
2019 (Prototype)
2020–present; (Production)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutDouble motor, all-wheel drive
DoorsDihedral
Powertrain
Electric motor4 electric motors (two rear, two front)
Power output1,980 PS (1,456 kW; 1,953 hp)
2,000 N⋅m (1,475 lb⋅ft)
Battery69 kWh (248 MJ) lithium-ion
Electric range451 km (280 mi)[1]
Dimensions
Length4,791 mm (188.6 in)
Width1,914 mm (75.4 in)
Height910 mm (35.8 in)
Kerb weight2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

The Aspark Owl (Japanese: アスパーク・アウル) is an all-electric battery-powered sports car manufactured by Japanese engineering firm Aspark (アスパーク), under development since 2018, with the goal of making the fastest accelerating electric car. It will be built by Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) in Italy. Aspark plans a production run of 50 vehicles, each with a list price of €2.5 million. The Owl was publicly unveiled in concept form at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show,[2][3][4][5] and the production version was unveiled in November 2019 at the Dubai International Motor Show.[6]

Specifications and performance

Production version

The Owl has carbon fibre body work built around a carbon fibre monocoque chassis weighing 120 kg (265 lb). A stainless steel support structure is incorporated in the roof to increase the bodywork's strength. Changes to the bodywork from the concept include the addition of wing mirrors, an active rear wing and a redesigned rear glass. The car features double wishbone suspension with hydraulic dampers and torque vectoring for improved handling. Stopping power is handled by a carbon-ceramic braking system with 10-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers.[6]

It has been claimed that the Owl can accelerate from 0-97 km/h (60 mph) in 1.72 seconds, 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds, 0-186 mph (300 km/h) in 10.6 seconds, and can attain a top speed of 413 km/h (257 mph), which would make it the fastest accelerating production car in the world. The car is claimed to have a range of approximately 250 miles and is said to take 40 minutes to fully charge.[7][8] A newer version called "SP600" reached a claimed top speed of 438.7 km/h (273 mph), making it faster than the current fastest EV, the Rimac Nevera.[9]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Side view
    Side view
  • Interior view
    Interior view

See also

References

  1. ^ Bruce, Chris (12 November 2019). "Aspark Owl Debuts As 1,985-HP EV Hypercar, Hits 60 MPH in 1.69 Seconds". Motor1. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. ^ Anthony Cuthbertson (21 February 2018). "Owl EV: Tesla Rival Is First to Achieve 0-60 MPH in Under Two Seconds". Newsweek.
  3. ^ Bradley Brownell (18 February 2018). "Drop Everything, Japan's Aspark Owl Electric Hypercar Just Did 0-60 in 1.9 Seconds". Jalopnik.
  4. ^ Dan Mihalascu (14 September 2017). "Aspark Owl might just be the fastest accelerating car you've never heard of". Drive Mag.
  5. ^ David Tracy (13 September 2017). "Japan's Mysterious Aspark Owl Electric Supercar Concept Promises Ridiculous Acceleration". Jalopnik.
  6. ^ a b Hyatt, Kyle (12 November 2019). "Aspark's electric Owl hypercar is finally ready to hatch after years of waiting". CNET. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  7. ^ Pattni, Vijay (12 November 2019). "The 2,012bhp Aspark Owl is the most powerful production hypercar". Top Gear. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Watch the Aspark Owl set new EV speed records, at nearly 200 mph". autos.yahoo.com. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Aspark Owl ist das schnellste Elektroauto der Welt". electrive.net (in German). 13 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.

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