The Scorpion Gas/Hydrogen Car
I would have liked a lot more pictures of the car, but the main website doesn't have any. Regardless, it sounds interesting.
The Scorpion, to be built by the Ronn Motor Company, will use hydrogen to boost gas mileage. From the site:
"The first automotive design of several will be a mild hybrid, called the "Scorpion". This will be a light weight hand built carbon fiber body, over a race car designed chrome-moly chassis, powered by the latest high tech Acura V-Tech, V-6, Type S, 3.5 Liter power-plant from the 2008 TL TypeS. On board willbe our Hydrogen on demand system, which provides 130 octane Hydrogen in real time, blended with gasoline in ratios of 30-50%. Coupled with a close ratio six-speed transmission and other fuel saving measures, the "Scorpion", highway fuel economy will be in the 40 mpg range, and capable of producing 450 horsepower with the twin-turbo option."
They plan on making 200 cars in the first year of production, and the Scorpion will cost $150,000. Not exactly cheap, but where else are you going to get an exotic that can get you from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, and still get 40mpg?
You can check out the main site HERE if your interested.
(via Uncrate)
Posted by Ghostshark under Cars, Design |
