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| Manufacturer | Lightning Car Company |
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| Production | 2012– (planned) |
| Class | Supercar |
| Body style | 2-seat coupé |
| Engine | Two 150 kW onboard (rear mounted) motors |
| Transmission | 5.5:1 reduction ratio, electronic differential, rear wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (102 in) |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175.0 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76 in) |
| Height | 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,850 kg (4,100 lb) |
The Lightning GT is a battery-electric sports car under development by the Lightning Car Company, in Peterborough and due for release in 2012. Over the last 2 years while the project team has been productionising the concept design, a showcar has attracted critical acclaim at leading automotive and environmental exhibitions around Europe such as; the Geneva Motor Show, the Hannover Messe, the Low Carbon Vehicle Show at Milbrook and the Prince of Wales’ Eco Garden Party at Clarence House. The car is now being engineered as a highly exclusive British built supercar, with production volumes being limited to 250 cars per annum. Engineering prototypes are currently under construction and an investment funding opportunity exists (refer to the company’s Chairman Iain Sanderson at the Lightning Car Company Ltd direct). The engineering and production launch plan is timed to support first deliveries to customers in early 2012.
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The Lightning GT
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The car is powered by twin 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) rear-mounted synchronous motors, driving through independent reduction gearboxes under electronic torque control. The powertrain system is sourced from a leading German powertrain manufacturer providing rear-wheel drive and a peak power output of 300 kW (408 PS; 402 bhp). with 3,300 Nm of torque available at the wheels.
The Lightning GT accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in less than 5 seconds and has a recommended top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph). ‘Conscientious exhilaration’ is the term coined by the company to describe a driver’s experience of the continuous surge of power and performance the car can deliver whilst emitting zero tailpipe emissions. Its body is made from Superform aluminium and the chassis is an innovative aluminium composites structure. Final assembly will be in Coventry by Coventry Prototype Panels.
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The standard battery specification includes two 22 kWh Altairnano lithium-titanate battery packs which will take about 10 minutes to recharge, assuming the substantial amount of power required is available. The 9 kW standard onboard charger can fully recharge the batteries in 5 hours from a dedicated wired socket (easily fitted at home), or 15 hours from any standard 13 amp socket. An optional 18 kW onboard charger connected to a suitable dedicated domestic power source can recharge the car in 2.5 hours. A full charge will give the vehicle a usable range of 240 km (150 mi). The batteries have an expected lifetime of 12 years and retain 80% of their capacity after 15,000 deep cycles. A third range extending battery pack option is planned which will allow a usable range of 360 km (220 mi).
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The company is taking deposits of £4,000 for 2012 delivery, the vehicle is to be homologated under the EC Small Series Type Approval system and will be available for sale in the UK and across mainland Europe, as well as in Asia and other key markets.
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