Detroit Electric presents its cutting SP: 01

Last month, the resurrection of the Detroit Electric Company and was announced today, the company presents its model SP: 01.

A sport coupe has fully electric propulsion, developed based on the Lotus Exige.

A car that, with the assistance of its retractable roof, can turn very quickly convertible. Ultralight, the roof is driven by an electric a central position, which generates a power of 201 horsepower and 166 lb-ft engine.

The small American manufacturer has the choice between a four-speed manual gearbox and an automatic transmission only two reports.

According to the data of the manufacturer, his little racing car all electric two seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.7 liters, while its top speed is 249 km / h.

The production of the Detroit Electric SP 01 will commence in August.

Only 999 units will be assemblies and it will cost U.S. $ 135,000 to wear purchaser.