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RBW Roadster vs Ariel P40 (Hipercar) Single-Motor RWD
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Price
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$135,000.00
$1,200,000.00
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Our Rating
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5.8
5.5
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Brand
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RBW
Ariel
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Category
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Cars
Cars
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MODEL
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Models
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RBW Roadster
Ariel P40 (Hipercar) – Single-Motor RWD |
LAUNCH
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Announced
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2021
2017 (concept), revealed in 2022 |
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Status
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Limited production, hand-built
Prototype stage, low-volume production planned |
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Country of origin
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United Kingdom
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Base Price
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$135,000–$140,000
$1.2M |
PERFORMANCE
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Power
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127–134 hp, rear-wheel drive
590 hp Single rear-mounted electric motor (RWD) |
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Torque
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900 Nm |
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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. |
0–60 mph in 7.9–8.9 seconds
0–100 km/h in 3.5 s |
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Max Speed
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90 mph
250 km/h |
BATTERY
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Capacity
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30 kWh
42 kWh |
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Tech
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Lithium-ion
Liquid-cooled lithium-ion |
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Range
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150–160 miles WLTP
200 km |
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Consumption
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High under aggressive driving |
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Recuperation
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Regenerative braking
Yes |
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Heat Pump
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AC Charging
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Up to 7 kW, 6–8 hours full charge
Yes |
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DC Charging
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Fast charging (~45–50 min to 80%) |
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Others
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Modular battery system
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BODY
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Type
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2-door roadster, 2 seats
2-door coupe, 2 seats |
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Platform
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Bespoke EV chassis
Custom aluminium-carbon monocoque |
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Dimensions
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3,800 mm length, 1,520 mm width, 1,250 mm height
High-downforce focus |
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Clearance
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127 mm
Very low |
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Weight
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1,150 kg
1,500 kg |
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Suspension
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Double wishbone, coil-over dampers
Double wishbone |
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Wheels
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Classic alloy wheels
Lightweight alloy |
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Trunk/Boot
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Small rear boot
Minimal |
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Frunk/Bonnet
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Small front storage
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Others
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Hand-finished aluminum body
Race-spec aero and cooling |
DISPLAYS
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Centre
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7–9 inch touchscreen
Small digital screen |
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Driver's Display
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Analog dials with digital readouts
Race-style digital cluster |
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Others
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Minimal UI |
COMFORT
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Seats
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Hand-stitched leather seats
2 sport seats |
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Roof
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Soft-top standard, hard-top optional
Fixed |
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Parking Aids
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Rear camera
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth, USB, smartphone mirroring
Basic telemetry |
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Others
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Air conditioning, electric windows
Built purely for performance |
SAFETY
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Driving Aids
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Basic ABS and traction control
None |
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Self Driving
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No |
Note
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Others
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Built to order with wide customization options
Jet turbine does not power wheels
Designed for short, extreme track sessions
Very limited production, bespoke build |
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