The Wrightspeed X1 - Electric Supercar
CNN Money has an article about the X1, an electric car built by Silicon Valley’s Ian Wright, that blows away a Ferrari 360 Spider and a Porsche Carrera GT in drag races, and whose 0-to-60 acceleration time ranks it among the fastest production autos in the world. In fact, the only car that beats the $100,000 electric car from 0 to 60 is the 1,000-horsepower $1.25 million Bugatti Veyron.
X1 Prototype Specs
- 3-phase AC induction motor, 236hp at the motor shaft
- 182 ft lbs torque at the motor shaft, from 0 rpm to 6,000 rpm
- 13,300 rpm rev limit
- weight 1,500 lbs
- no clutch, single gear ratio 8.35:1
- Quaife limited slip differential
- Alcon front calipers, 4 piston
- Dymag Magnesium Alloy wheels
- inboard Bilstein race dampers, Eibach 2-stage springs
- steering: rack and pinion, 1.5 turns lock-lock
- Lithium Ion battery pack
Performance
- 0-60 ~ 3.0 seconds
- Standing quarter mile ~11.5 seconds
- Top speed 112mph (electronically limited)
- Range >100 miles in urban use
- Charger: onboard conductive. Input 100-250V 50 or 60 Hz. Current: user adjustable up to 80A
- Energy consumption 200 WHr/mile in urban use, equivalent to 170 mpg (33,705 WHr/gallon)
Race between the X1 and Ferrari 360 Spyder and a Porsche Carrera GT at Infineon Raceway:
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Wrightspeed Electric Supercar Ride (0-60 in 3 seconds)
Offical Wrightspeed Inc. website