Detroit Electric trams SP: 01 officially unveiled

- The Detroit Electric is the first vehicle produced since 1939 is built from the chassis of the Lotus and is priced starting at $ 135,000.
Detroit Electric has officially revealed electric sports car built Lotus Exige platform with impressive performance and manual gearbox SP: 01. We may see the launch of Detroit Electric Model 01's marked the return of the Tesla Roadster.
According to the U.S. automakers, sports car run entirely by the electric motor can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 250 km / h. Acceleration of Detroit Electric Model 01 is equivalent to the Tesla Roadster, but the maximum speed of the vehicle slightly higher.
Detroit Electric, said the SP chassis 01 is removed from the Lotus from Britain, while coal car and cabin are made from carbon fiber. This will bring a higher quality of Detroit Electric Model 01, and made a lot of difference with the Tesla Roadster, the car is considered a developed prototype SP: 01. However, the design style of the two cars have many differences and you will not be confused Detroit Electric Model 01 with the Tesla Roadster.
According to Carscoop, because the chassis is constructed from aluminum and carbon fiber bodywork, Detroit Electric SP weight: 1,070 kg at only 01, so even if the system's motor vehicle only has a capacity of 200 hp power and 225 Nm of torque, the car is still very impressive performance.
Another advantage of low weight brought to Detroit Electric Model 01 is the ability to handle the car's versatility, combined with independent suspension systems, vehicle performance is great. And independent suspension system also helps balance the vehicle when the system is equipped with a capacity of 37 kWh battery, this battery system can be fully charged after 4.3 hours.
Battery system and electric motor on Detroit Electric Model 01 was made in America, and this system can be seen from the rear of the vehicle. Detroit Electric could not understand why everyone wants to see the battery and motor system on the electric sports car of the company, in fact, not much to see in the engine compartment and the car battery system. This system is not the same as the V6, V8 or V12 gorgeous, along with chrome-plated exhaust system on the sports car or the other car.
A very special point in the Detroit Electric SP: 01 This car is equipped with a manual transmission standard four-level, manual transmission and optional five levels. Gearbox this helped the car get higher performance, as well as increased operating range to 288 km. In addition, customers have the option of an automatic transmission for the two Detroit Electric SP: 01.
Inside the cabin, the noticeable features on the Detroit Electric Model 01 includes an integrated smartphone, through which the driver can control the settings of features on this electric vehicle, can simultaneously control entertainment system, listening to music and make calls. The Detroit Electric smartphone SP: 01 named SAMI - Smartphones management infotainment system. The car also features ABS, ESP, braking systems and renewable energy.
Electric cars are sold at prices ranging from U.S. $ 135,000, and will be a 3 year warranty or 30,000 miles - the equivalent of over 48,000 km. Customers can pay extra to upgrade vehicle warranty period to 5 years or 50,000 miles - the equivalent of more than 80,000 km.
According to information posted on Leftlanenews, the 999 will only Detroit Electric Model 01 is built. The main market of the electric sports car will be the U.S., Europe, Japan, Hong Kong ... Customers can purchase vehicles from August to. The car was made in Detroit.
However, according to information posted on Carscoop, Detroit Electric will each year shipped about 2,500 units SP: 01.
Also SP: 01, Detroit Electric was intending to build a family car, there are also two sports car and a sedan will also be introduced this year.