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Ariel P40 (Hipercar) Quad-motor AWD
- Drive Type: AWD
- Type: 2-door coupe, 2 seats
- Self Driving: No
- Airbags:
PROS
- Extreme Power & Acceleration
- Torque Vectoring
- Advanced Engineering
- Jet Turbine Range Extender
- Track-Focused Aero
- Lightweight Construction
- Dual Battery Options
- Sustainable Vision
CONS
- Controversial Styling
- Very Expensive
- Jet Turbine Noise
- Limited Range
- Unproven Tech
- Production Uncertain
- No Frills
- Small Battery for Power Output
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Full Specifications
MODEL
| Models | Ariel P40 (Hipercar) – Quad-Motor AWD |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2017 (concept), revealed in 2022 |
| Status | Prototype phase, low-volume production expected |
| Base Price | $1.2M |
PERFORMANCE
| Power | 1,180 bhp Four electric motors (one per wheel), AWD |
| Torque | 1,820 Nm |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | 0–100 km/h in ~2.4 s |
| Max Speed | 250 km/h |
BATTERY
| Capacity | 42 kWh (optional 56 kWh) |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled lithium-ion |
| Range | 200 km |
| Consumption | High under full load |
| Recuperation | Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging | Yes |
| DC Charging | Fast charging (~45–50 min to 80%) |
| Others | Jet turbine generator (35 kW) as optional range extender |
BODY
| Type | 2-door coupe, 2 seats |
| Platform | Bespoke aluminium and carbon monocoque |
| Drag Co-Efficient | Optimized for downforce |
| Clearance | Very low |
| Weight | 1,750 kg |
| Suspension | Race-spec double wishbone |
| Wheels | Lightweight forged alloys |
| Trunk/Boot | Minimal |
| Others | Extreme aero: diffusers, fans, wings |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | Small digital screen |
| Driver's Display | Race-style digital cluster |
| Head-Up | No |
| Others | Minimal UI |
COMFORT
| Seats | 2 fixed bucket seats |
| Roof | Fixed |
| Connectivity | Basic telemetry |
| Others | Built purely for performance |
SAFETY
| Driving Aids | None |
| Self Driving | No |
Note
| Others |
Jet turbine only charges battery, does not drive wheels Designed for short, high-intensity driving Ultra-rare, hand-built EV hypercar with extreme focus on performance and engineering |
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