Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Chevrolet Volt is scheduled to launch on 2011, this cool car is able to travel 40 miles on a single charge without using any gasoline or emissions. Chevrolet Volt also has an electric motor powered by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder flex-fuel engine as a backup, this motor will take over when the car goes beyond the 40 mile range.
Chevrolet Volt concept has a sophisticated design, the design and engineering is a result from collaboration between GM designer and GE Plastics. Their technology make the exterior appearance of the Volt become more bold and futuristic. The Interior of this concept car is ergonomic and futuristic.
Chevrolet Volt Concept Specifications :
Dimensions :
Length ; Width ; Height : 4,318 [mm] ; 1,791 [mm] ; 1,336 [mm]
Front and Rear Tracks : 64 inches / 163 mm
Body style / driveline: 4-5-passenger sedan, unitized frame, electric propulsion, front wheel drive
Construction: body-frame-integral structure with composite exterior panels and roof
Drive System :
Description : electrically driven system with on board range extender, plug-in recharge capability
Type : lithium-ion
Energy : 16 kWh (minimum)
Peak power : 130 to 140 kW
Voltage : 320 to 350
100% Recharge 110-volt outlet : 6 to 6.5 hours
Max. electrical power : 130 to 140 kW
Max. mechanical power : 120 kW
Continuous electrical power : 45 kW
Continuous mechanical power : 40 kW
Power : 53 kW peak power
Drive : direct
Type : 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine
Size : 1L
Fuel : gas or E85
Nominal speed : 1500 to 1800 rpm
Max speed : 3200 rpm
Fuel tank (gal / L) : 12 / 54.5
Type : plug-in
Voltage / amp : 110 / 15
Horsepower (hp / kW) : 160 / 120
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) : 236 / 320
Electric mode range : 40 miles – full electric vehicle (EV) range
Estimated fuel economy @ constant state of charge : 50 mpg during charge sustaining operation
0 to 60 mph : 8 to 8.5 seconds
Top speed (mph) : 120 (limited duration)
Chassis/Suspension :
Front : independent, strut-type
Rear : semi-independent torsion beam
Steering type : electric, speed-sensitive, variable assist rack-and-pinion
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) : 37 to 38 / 11.2 to 11.5
Brakes Type : electro-hydraulic power assisted; front disc, rear drum
Wheel size (in) : 21 x 6.5
Tires : 195/55R21, low-rolling resistance
Interior :
Seating capacity (front / rear) : 2 / 2