If you thought the Tesla Roadster was cool, get a load of the newly-unveiled ‘Venturi Volage Roadster’, a fully electric roadster capable of reaching 160 mph. The Volage, which debuted at the Paris Motor Show, boasts 295 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque, enabling it to go from 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds. One of its most notable innovations is its revolutionary suspension/propulsion system that fits two electric motors within each of its wheels.
From Inhabitat:
Michelin has outfitted the Venturi Volage with a new breed of in-wheel tech that it calls Active Wheel Technology. The idea is to fit as much as possible within the wheel envelope – in this case the entire active suspension, electric motor and brakes . This frees up enough space for a slim and lightweight carbon-fiber chassis that weighs in at 2,369 pounds. It also means that each wheel will be independently powered, which provides for a significant amount of additional control over the vehicle.
Of course, that is not the only impressive thing about the Volage. It is, after all, a fully electric roadster with a top speed of nearly 160mph and a range of 200 miles. And it is very cool looking. The Venturi Volage is currently planned for production in 2012.
Now that is one sexy electric car! Check out the rest of the details at the Venturi Volage website.
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