What has three wheels, an electric motor and goes from 0 to 100km / h in just 4 seconds? The Torq Roadster, of course!
Capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in four seconds, the Roadster is a TORQ all-electric vehicle worthy of a Formula 1 car. And yet, it has a wheel less than traditional F1.
A 400 horsepower engine
In addition to providing a smooth and constant acceleration, the engine develops 400 hp associated with a racing brake system with four-piston, as well as suspension and chassis via their technology to Formula 1. And to ensure that any this power is not exhausted propel a useless burden, the California manufacturer Epic EV has used a carbon fiber body accentuating the lightness of the car. For Epic EV Torq's vocation is to show an electric vehicle does not need to compromise on performance and handling to be green.
Price : EUR 50 000
The TORQ Roadster will be officially released on April 6 at a price of 65,000 dollars in the U.S. and 50,000 euros in Europe. Epic EV is expected that the demand exceeds supply, as only 50 units will be produced in 2013. Open to those who are willing to advance the sum of $ 5,000, a waiting list has been established for 2014. The model will undoubtedly be a success in California, where sunny days and convertibles are not uncommon. But in the Nordic countries, where the summer days are counted in weeks rather than months, it could attract more enthusiasts powerful bikes in search of originality that owners of traditional sports cars.
In the footsteps of Can-Am Spyder
However recreational vehicles hybrid bike / cars are increasingly sought after by those who want to enjoy both the acceleration of a motorcycle and the stability of a car. Can-Am, the US-Canadian manufacturer of ATVs, snowmobiles and karts in, launched its Can-Am Spyder RS in 2008. This vehicle has two front wheels and one rear wheel, which has attracted motorcyclists. The model is in its sixth edition and a range of three versions is now available. However, unlike the TORQ, the Can-Am Spyder is powered by a conventional combustion engine. Similarly, the British manufacturer Morgan, who started a three-wheeler company in 1910, has recently returned to his first love with The Morgan 3 Wheeler. Assembled by hand, the model has been successful in Morgan fans since its launch in 2011.
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