Lightning GT Electric Supercar- hit UK streets by Spring 2012

The Lightning Car Company's Lightning GT is a battery-electric sports car which is reported would be released in Spring 2012. This supercars is now being engineered as a highly exclusive British built supercar, with production volumes being limited to 250 cars per annum when it begin available.

This car comes with zero emissions, is powered by twin 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) rear-mounted synchronous motors, driving through independent reduction gearboxes under electronic torque control. It features power output of 300 kW (408 PS; 402 bhp). with 3,300 Nm of torque available at the wheels as well as it accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in less than 5 seconds and has a recommended top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph). This electric supercar has 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 and a full charge will give the vehicle a usable range of 240 km (150 miles). Its batteries also have an expected lifetime of 12 years and retain 80% of their capacity after 15,000 deep cycles. Futher details, you can visit www.lightningcarcompany.co.uk