GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: 444kW Piëch Mark Zero Electric GT unveiled
Fledgling car-maker promises Piëch Mark Zero Electric GT will be the purist's electric car, combines supercar acceleration with decent rangeThe Piëch Mark Zero Electric GT has been revealed ahead of the Geneva motor show.
Created by one of Dr Ferdinand Piëch's son, Toni, the Piëch Mark Zero GT is said to be powered by three 150kW electric motors -- one on the front and two driving the rear axle that, combined, generate a might 444kW.
Claimed to weigh-in at less that 1800kg, the Piëch Mark One GT is said to hit 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and top out at 250km/h.
Despite its supercar-baiting performance, the Mark One GT is claimed to be capable of covering up to 500km on the strict WLTP test cycle.
Said to have been designed and engineered to be a "puristic electric sports car", the Mark Zero is built on an all-new vehicle architecture that allows the car-maker to use electric, hybrid, fuel cell or even a traditional petrol engine.
As well as a two-seat coupe, Piëch Automotive says it intends to make a four-seat version and an SUV.
It's not clear what battery the Mark One GT will feature but the power pack is said to be charged up to 80 percent in less than five minutes using a fast charger.
The same efficient battery pack is also said to be air cooled that saves up to 200kg compared to lithium-ion cells used by more established rivals.
Those batteries are also neatly packaged in a central tunnel and around the rear axles for an optimum weight distribution.
The layout also allows for a low seating position of a traditional sports car.
More details are expected live from the show.
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