Venturi Fétish
| Venturi Fétish | |
|---|---|
| File:Venturi Fétish1.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Venturi Automobiles |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Monaco |
| Designer | Sacha Lakic |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2006–2011: 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) 2011–present: 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS), central rear mounted |
| Transmission | Differential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold |
| Battery | 54kWh Lithium polymer |
| Range | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 3,935 mm (154.9 in) |
| Width | 1,885 mm (74.2 in) |
| Height | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb) |
The Venturi Fétish is a two-seater electric sports car. It has been produced by Venturi in Monaco since 2006, and the design of the car was done by the Parisian designers Sacha Lakic.[1] The Fétish was first introduced in concept form at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, and was also shown at the 2002 Paris Motor Show (where it was fitted with a Renault petrol engine) and the 2003 North American International Auto Show.[1][2] When it went into production, it was the first electrically-powered production sports car in the world.[3]
Technical specifications
The original Fétish used a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most sports cars.[1] This electric motor also had a claimed maximum torque output of 162 lb⋅ft (22 kg⋅m; 220 N⋅m), which was delivered instantly.[1] Venturi claimed that the Fétish could accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and that it was restricted to a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h).[1]
For 2011, the electric motor was replaced by a 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) motor, and the updated Fétish was claimed to be capable of 200 km/h (124 mph) and to be able to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in four seconds.[4]
See also
- List of electric cars currently available
- List of production battery electric vehicles
- Lightning GT
- Tesla Roadster
- Wrightspeed X1
References
- ^ a b c d e Dron, Peter (27 July 2005). "Venturi Fetish". evo. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Michelin displays French design at the 2003 North American International Auto Show". cardesignnews. 28 December 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ Hanlon, Mike (27 March 2005). "Venturi Fetish - World's first production electric sportscar". gizmag. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Paris 2010: 2011 Venturi Fétish is faster, sexier, more production". Autoblog. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
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