Koenigsegg NLV Quant at Geneva Motor Show
Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar has revealed their latest creation of Koenigsegg NLV Quant at Geneva Motor Show. Koenigsegg NLV Quant is powered by two electric motor to produce 512 hp and 527 lb-ft of torque. The silent supercar is built to hit high speeds and fast recharge times. The four door supercar able to run 170 mph or could run for as long as 310 miles on a twenty-minute charge. While the 1780 kg supercar’s acceleration from 0100 km/h (62 mph) can be completed in 5.2 seconds.
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Geneva Auto Salon Press Release
The NLV Quant By Koenigsegg
Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg and NLV Solar AG, a pioneer in photovoltaics and accumulator technology, have joined forces to create the Quant. The brainchild of this marriage of power and energy is a four-seater solar electric car. A full-scale model is to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Salon, with the two companies currently working on running prototypes to scale up for series production.
Two companies, one vision
The project was born when NLV Solar AG commissioned the environmentally aware Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg to develop and design a car of the future, incorporating NLV Solars groundbreaking, proprietary technology in the felds of photovoltaics and accumulators.
In 2008, the two companies signed a co-operation agreement to create a test vehicle for a unique propulsion system which makes optimum use of the solar technologies developed by NLV Solar AG, allied with an innovative accumulator unit. The groundbreaking thin-flm solar-cell coating is being implemented in one of Koenigseggs signature avant-garde designs.
Groundbreaking technology
The advances in electric power generation and storage, combined with the aerodynamic, futuristic Koenigsegg design and engineering, will enable the NLV Quant to charge the FAES(Flow Accumulator Energy Storage) to full capacity in 20 minutes and give the vehicle a range of 500 kilometres. The additional power input from the invisible, thin-flm photovoltaic coating that covers the body of the car, further increases the range potential.
The revolutionary solar and FAES systems enable the design of a fully electrical vehicle, rather than relying on more commonplace hybrid solutions. This also simplifes the drive train layout and packaging, as only one propulsion system is needed.
Given the size of the The NLV Quant, it has an unusually low frontal surface of around 2 m2. This, combined with a drag coeffcient of around CD 0.27 and the effciency of the FAES, will enable the car to cover long distances between charges.
Style and substance
The ingenious Koenigsegg design provides a unique blend of supercar looks and the space of a traditional luxury sedan. The car will carry four large adults in comfort and also feature a spacious boot at the rear.
The gull-wing doors set the NLV Quant apart from any other four-seaters on the market. As well as being a stylish feature, they also make entry to the car more ergonomic, thanks to the lack of B-pillars. They provide easy access to both the front and rear passenger seats. The unique split side-lite feature allows all passenger to open and close the front and rear side windows separately, despite the fact that there is only one door per side.
The NLV Quant is rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel brake regeneration, ABS and ESP. It is powered by two electrical AC induction electric motors with variable frequency drive and in-line planetary step down drive, one for each rear wheel. The twin-motor design eliminates the need for bevel gears or a differential, further simplifying the lay-out and giving constant and controlled power proportioning to the rear wheels, in both drive and coast mode.
The projected curb weight of 1780 kg is very light considering that it is a battery-powered, four-seater, luxury performance car. This is partly due to the two-motor installation which weighs in at only 140 kg a remarkable achievement considering the power output of 512 hp and maximum torque of 715 nm which allows the Quant to deliver 0100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 275 km/h. Another reason for the cars low weight is the utilisation of a carbon-fibre monotube backbone chassis, construction, which houses the FAES system safely inside the centreline of the car at the lowest possible position, bringing down the centre of gravity and central mass point. The FAES only weigh around 450 kg and contain no hazardous material or heavy metals.
Features
Range of up to 500 km thanks to the new FAES technology, with rapid charging and unlimited charging cycles
Thin-flm photovoltaic coating of car body
Asynchronous motor technology
Minimised running and manufacturing costs thanks to new technology
Optimised safety
Carbon chassis and Aluminium/carbon body.
Unique/functional design, vehicle comfort and loading capacity
Preliminary Specs
Power: 512 bhp
Torque: 715 nm
0100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
Top speed: 275 km/h
Curb weight: 1780 kg
Wheelbase 3102 mm
Track Front: 1730 mm Rear: 1729 mm
Wheels/Tires Front: 245/35 - 22 , Rear: 265/35 - 22 - low friction tires by Michelin
Width: 2016 mm incl rear-view mirrors, Length: 4879 mm, Height: 1335 mm
Rear-wheel drive
Four-wheel brake regeneration
Minimum 6 smart airbags, ABS and ESP
3 infotainment panels (one in front, two for the rear)
Adjustable rear seats
3 zone Climate Control system
Large leg room in the rear
LED front and rear lights
Body covered in NLV photovoltaic thin flm solar coating
NLV mobile redox Flow Accumulator Energy Storage system - FAES
Space for 4 full grown individuals
Price: TBD
