Arash AF10
UK-based Arash Motor Company announced a special plug-in hybrid version of its AF10 model (Warp Drive) to be presented at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
It's a 1.551 MW monster with four electric motors (220 kW each) and 6.2-litres engine with total five transmissions (four 2-speed for electric motors and one 6-speed)!
The all-wheel-drive AF10 PHEV to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (nearly 100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds. In electric mode it will be less than 5 seconds.
Nearly 900 kW of peak power for electric motors is provided by 32 kWh lithium-ion battery supplied by Kreisel. Charging implements a 22 kW on-board charger (we believe a 3-phase Brusa charger is in play here, which often used in other Kreisel's projects).
The Arash AF10 Hybrid (Warp Drive) is three times more expensive the than standard V8, and starts at some £1,100,000 ($1.55 million) - so not cheap.
Arash AF10
Arash AF10
Specifications:
Hyper Drive System
Complete system Max system power 2080bhp or 1551kW (1.551kW) Max torque 2280Nm total (4x220kW) from electric motors including the 1200nm from petrol engine
Combustion engine V8 Cruciform Crankshaft with displacement of 6,200cm/3. V submerged Supercharger with built in charge cooling. Maximum power, more than 900bhp and 1200Nm of torque
Electric motors Total is 880kW ( 4 x 220kW) , 1080Nm (4x 270Nm) . In Bhp 1180 ( 4 x 295bhp ) – Motors manufactured for Arash by Compact Dynamics Germany. Max motor speed is 13,000 rpm
Battery Kreisel Liquid cooled, high performance Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Hybrid battery. Energy content, 32kWh at max power output of more than 880kW On board charging device (22 kW) in the vehicle. Arash universal charging system Battery charging also automatically done in Race mode via the 4 electric motors behaving as generators.
Transmission
Each motor has its own gearbox with 2 speeds. Petrol engine has a 6 speed manual or paddleshift gearbox.
Arash AF10
Chassis
Carbon reinforced patented 13 piece construction in T1000 carbon fibres and Aramids. Sandwich panels of carbon and aluminium honeycomb. Fuel tanks and battery pack housed in lower floor sections and side pontoons.
Front and rear sub assemblies in machined aluminum and Tig welded box sections. Torsional rigidity more than 60,000Nm per degree twist force.
Front and rear axle Double wishbone with hydraulic lift system. lifts for speed bumps – 15cm. lowers 15cm for high speed ground effect.
High strength Tripod style GKN drive shafts per axle. Air craft specification aluminium hub carriers with titanium bolt components for ‘Racer Hybrid’.
Wheels
20 x 12 inch rear, 19 x 9 inch fronts. Tyres – Michelin Pilot Sport 2, premium super car tyre. 345, 30 – 20 (Y) rear
Body
Carbon reinforced plastic with aluminium honeycomb sandwich construction throughout. Naked polished finishes in defined areas. Front and side aerofoils. Fixed active rear wing with smaller lower fixed rear wing. Active front high speed wing.
2 x dihedral hydro electically lifting doors with safety anti-drop valve system. Soft close. Neonode Air Bar gesture open system. Arash AP via Vodafone for body functions on Apple Watch or Iphone.
Electro hydraulic rear engine cover and front bonnet lift.
Suspension
All wheel premium damper with electro hydraulic lifter for speed bumps (+150mm). Lower suspension setting for high speed (+150mm)
Arash AF10
Driving Performance
Top Speed Overall more than 201mph with combustion engine Overall more than 200mph with electric motors
Acceleration 0 -100km (62mph) less than 3 seconds 0-200kmh (124mph) less than 8 seconds 0 – 300kmh (186mph) less than 27 seconds
Overtaking acceleration 80-120kmh (50-75mph) less than 1.8s
Acceleration in electric mode only 0 – 60kmh (37mph) less than 3 seconds 0 -100kmh (62mph) less than 5 seconds
Equipment
Electro hydraulic door opening system with soft close. Neonode with Air Bar door gesture system. Infotainment system with Air Bar touch-less sat nav, OBD, climate control.
Dimensions
Length: 4,645mm Height: 1,165mm Width: 2,001mm Wheel base: 2,730mm Fuel Capacity: 70 litres Boot Capacity: 70 litres
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