The latest creation from the British company made famous by the Atom, the Ariel Hipercar is powered by four electric motors with 295 hp each. An early prototype of the almost 1,200 hp bolide has been ...
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2022-09-03T07:30:00Z
A strange creature, The Ariel Hipercar is the latest 'devilry' being worked on by the world-famous British manufacturer that has become known worldwide for its Atom, an extreme super sports car with an exposed tubular chassis and mid-engine.
Four electric motors, There are four electric motors in total, one per wheel. They are powered by a 62 kWh battery placed under the floor of the two-seat dry cabin and deliver 295 hp each, for a total value of 1180 hp (the company is also working on a less powerful two-wheel-drive version).
Record performance, At the moment, the Ariel Hipercar is 'only' a prototype. Performance? They have yet to be tested by telemetry, but they promise to be a real record-breaker: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 2 seconds and sprint from a standing start to 160 km/h in less than 5 seconds.
Autonomy to be verified, The electric powertrain was presented as being sufficient to cover around 240 km, the range being only 'theoretical' when racing on the track. Precisely for this, a special range extender system was devised, consisting of a turbine, capable of reaching 110,000 rpm.
Turbine intervention, The result of the turbine intervention, which is activated automatically via the battery management software or manually from the cockpit, is to add another 50 hp. The 35-litre tank system can also be fuelled with e-fuel and hydrogen to minimise emissions.
And the dimensions?, The Ariel Hipercar measures 4.30 m in length, 2.15 m in width and weighs 1556 kg. The top speed is 250 km/h. As mentioned, the Ariel Hipercar is still a prototype car, but will soon be a reality.
