courtice6er Report post Posted November 21, 2005 Electric car thrashes Ferrari and Porsche Posted Nov 19, 2005, 8:00 AM ET by Stuart Waterman San Francisco TV station KRON 4 has a video that rates as a must-see for all you alternative fuel, performance car types. The video clip features a recent drag race at Infineon Raceway between the all-electric Wrightspeed X-1, a Ferrari 360 and a Porsche Carrera GT. The minimalist X-1 is the product of Wrightspeed, Inc., Ian Wright’s Silicon Valley startup “using clean technology to make very energy efficient cars that are also very fast.” The X-1 prototype is a U.K.-built Ariel Atom (pictured), modified to use an electric power system from AC Propulsion instead of the Ariel’s Honda iVTEC 4-cylinder powerplant. While the X-1’s performance is nowhere near the dino-fueled Atom’s (0-100 mph in 6.86 seconds!), it was more than enough to leave the supercars in its dust. Read Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc Report post Posted November 21, 2005 Ehh... What a 'record'. That's not a "car", no windshield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbie Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Ehh... What a 'record'. That's not a "car", no windshield. actually that is a car. it is an Ariel Atom, but with an electric motor. That car is street legal in europe, and you can get them into north america with enough money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Report post Posted November 22, 2005 actually, electric motors have the ability to produce ridiculous amounts of torque. this car doesn't suprise me at all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Ehh... What a 'record'. That's not a "car", no windshield. actually that is a car. it is an Ariel Atom, but with an electric motor. That car is street legal in europe, and you can get them into north america with enough money. But afaik you can't register it as a car because it doesn't have a windshield, that's what I meant... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradedupra Report post Posted November 22, 2005 hmm... how hard would it be to install a windshield? (like the cobra replica's, etc.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Boomba|projects Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Ah another thread on the ariel atom, insane cars :heart: :heart: :heart: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbie Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Ehh... What a 'record'. That's not a "car", no windshield. actually that is a car. it is an Ariel Atom, but with an electric motor. That car is street legal in europe, and you can get them into north america with enough money. But afaik you can't register it as a car because it doesn't have a windshield, that's what I meant... oh ic. I was not actally aware of that. hmmm You probably don't want much of a windshield, it may block some air from going into the air intake behind your head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksilver Report post Posted November 23, 2005 I love the Atom, but damn, imagine driving on the road not even pushing hard and getting wacked in teh face by bug's or road debris/little rocks etc. Still want one :twisted: , god would it be fun on a track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroked Viper Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Ehh... What a 'record'. That's not a "car", no windshield. actually that is a car. it is an Ariel Atom, but with an electric motor. That car is street legal in europe, and you can get them into north america with enough money. They are being produced in Orgeon right now and have already hit the streets. About 40K I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Electric car thrashes Ferrari and Porsche Posted Nov 19, 2005, 8:00 AM ET by Stuart Waterman San Francisco TV station KRON 4 has a video that rates as a must-see for all you alternative fuel, performance car types. The video clip features a recent drag race at Infineon Raceway between the all-electric Wrightspeed X-1, a Ferrari 360 and a Porsche Carrera GT. The minimalist X-1 is the product of Wrightspeed, Inc., Ian Wright’s Silicon Valley startup “using clean technology to make very energy efficient cars that are also very fast.” The X-1 prototype is a U.K.-built Ariel Atom (pictured), modified to use an electric power system from AC Propulsion instead of the Ariel’s Honda iVTEC 4-cylinder powerplant. While the X-1’s performance is nowhere near the dino-fueled Atom’s (0-100 mph in 6.86 seconds!), it was more than enough to leave the supercars in its dust. Read How much does that motor weigh???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEExotic Report post Posted November 28, 2005 How did I miss it? I didn't see the Vid link on the page from the article.. Anyone have it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Report post Posted April 26, 2006 Check out the May 2006 issue of Business 2.0 for a an article about this car. It was a really good read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aedmon640 Report post Posted April 26, 2006 Check out the May 2006 issue of Business 2.0 for a an article about this car. It was a really good read. the regular atom or the electric one? the regular one smokes almost everything anyways! And yes, there already is one registered and insured in CA, and they are currently being built in oregon right now. You're supposed to wear at least protective eyewear, though i would wear a helmet driving that. no need for windscreen, do motorcycles need them? nope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Report post Posted April 27, 2006 Its the electric; the article gives the background on the guy along with plenty of pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted April 27, 2006 Whats with the rolling start for the 1/4 mile run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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