| Make
|
GreenGT |
| Model |
LeMans
Prototype |
| Concept
year |
2009 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
twin
electric motors |
The GreenGT LeMans prototype is a vehicle designed by
Thomas Clavet, a transport design student from the ISD
(Institut Supérieur de Design) design school in
Valenciennes, France.
The vehicle was created for GreenGT, a Swiss company who
specialize in cutting edge environmentally friendly technology
for the automotive sector. GreenGT are also actively involved
in the development of racing vehicles and products which
have a limited impact on the environment.
While the LeMans prototype is currently just a concept
it does provide a hint at what sort of vehicles could
be coming from GreenGT in the next few years.
If the GreenGT LeMans prototype were to go into production
it could utilize a similar drivetrain to GreenGT's current
electric race car. This vehicle is equipped with a pair
of electric motors which combined make between 350 - 400
horsepower and a jawdropping 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lbs) of
torque. In a lightweight composite construction vehicle
like the GreenGT LeMans prototype it should provide for
truly electrifying performance (please excuse the pun).
The exterior design of the concept displays all the purposeful
and necessary aerodynamic aids found on current GT race
cars, except on the GreenGT LeMans prototype there seems
to be a clean efficiency to the overall design. The nose
section is particularly successful and incorporates a
pair of LED headlight into the front spoiler. The side
mirrors look more like modern art sculptures than necessary
safety features. Air brakes have also been cleverly incorporated
into the front and rear wheel arches to improve downforce
during braking.
Source: carplatform.com |
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