Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Chevrolet Volt Concept



















    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



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