The Wrightspeed X1 is an Ariel Atom sports car modified to use an all-electric powertrain. The electric motor and inverter are sourced from AC Propulsion, makers of the TZero concept car, while the batteries are low weight, high energy density lithium ion. As with the Atom the transmission is a Honda unit, but stripped of its shifting mechanism and other parts to provide only the second gear speed, allowed by the wide speed and torque range available from the electric motor. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1620x1241, 1782 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of RMR layout In automobile design, an RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Ariel Atom in TOCA 3 The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Somerset, England. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... Ariel Atom in TOCA 3 The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Somerset, England. ... T subscript Zero (t0) is a symbol used in mathematics referring to the starting point or the beginning of time within a system. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... Ariel Atom in TOCA 3 The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Somerset, England. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... AC Propulsion is a San Dimas, California company founded in 1992 by Alan Cocconi who is currently the companys CEO. They produce goods such as electric vehicle drive systems and their top of the line electric sports car, the AC Propulsion TZero. ... The AC Propulsion tzero with the top off The tzero is a hand-made electric sports car produced by the U.S. company AC Propulsion. ... Lithium ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-Ion or Li-On) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. ... The logo of the Honda automobiles The logo of the Honda motorcycles Honda Motor Company, Limited )   (TYO: 7267 , NYSE: HMC), or simply called Honda, is a Japanese multinational corporation, engine manufacturer and engineering corporation. ...

Built by San Francisco-based New Zealand engineer Ian Wright, the X1 created a stir when it bested several supercars in a drag race, including a Carrera GT (even with a rolling start, an advantage for the gas burning vehicles), all while being filmed by local news station KRON 4. Despite the impressive performance, the vehicle is intended only as a proof of concept, and no production version has been announced, although future production is suggested by text on the official website. Mr. Wright was an early employee of electric-car company Tesla Motors, but soon left to pursue his own ideas. Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Founded 1776 Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... Supercar is a term used for a high end sports car, typically an exotic or rare one, whose performance is highly superior to that of its contemporaries. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Porsche Carrera GT was a supercar manufactured by Porsche in Germany. ... KRON-TV (Channel 4) is the MyNetworkTV affiliate for the San Francisco Bay Area. ... Tesla Motors, Inc. ...

The X1 prototype

Most of these images are applicable to the Ariel Atom

Front wheel and brake	Springs and shock absorber	Steering rack
Cockpit	Rear suspension	Rear view
Wrightspeed logo

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Performance

For more details from the manufacturer, see: http://www.wrightspeed.com/specs.html

• 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) ~ 3.0 seconds
  
• Standing quarter mile (400 m) ~11.5 seconds
  
• Top speed 180 km/h (112mph) (electronically limited)
  
• Range >160 km (>100 miles) in urban use
  
• Charger: onboard conductive. Input 100-250V 50 or 60 Hz. Current: user adjustable up to 80A
  
• Energy consumption 125 WHr/km (200 WHr/mile) in urban use, equivalent to 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg) (8920 WHr/L or 33,705 WHr/gallon)
  

External links

• WrightSpeed
• Drag race: Wrightspeed X1 vs. Carrera GT, vs. Ferrari 360 and vs. AC Propulsion tZero
• Video of Wrightspeed X1 electric car beating a Ferrari 360 Spider and a Porsche Carrera GT