Friday 16 July 2010

Citroen mulls building electric racecar (concept car Friday)

First unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the Citroen Survolt is a techno-organic beauty with its tasteful use of color, sharp creases, and flowing curves. Beneath those curves, the concept packs dual electric motors that convert flowing electrons into a combined 300 horsepower and enough twisting force (738 pound-feet, to be exact) to motivate the Survolt silently to 62 mph in less than five seconds and onward to a reported top speed of 162mph.
The concept's twin 31 kW lithium ion batteries should enable it to cover 124 miles between two hour charging cycles with a vehicle specific high-output charger (or a 10-hour charge from a 220-volt appliance outlet). However, the most interesting tidbit is that Citroen is reportedly considering producing the electric racecar, albeit in limited quantities.

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