Venturi announces 300HP, €300K America all-terrain EV, coming in 2014

Disclaimer: all rights reserved to Engadget and could be found under the links below erra If you feel the need to rapidly hit the great outdoors without despoiling it, Venturi just may have your ride -- provided you have about $400,000 to spare. The company just launched the America EV at the Paris Auto Show, packing a 300HP powerplant, 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and projected 200 mile range to go along with the breathtaking price tag. Venturi's touting the car as more than just a smooth pavement flyer though, saying that it has a go-anywhere attitude with its high stance, generous clearance and tough carbon-fiber chassis. Still, if you want to go fast, the car can hit a top speed of 120 mph, and once you've burned off all the volts, can be fast charged in four hours, or ten from a 230V socket. Despite its off-road gumption, the rear-driver has considerable competition for sports EV dollars -- and a smooth road to its 2014 availability target is no given. Gallery: Venturi America Sports EV Filed under: Transportation Venturi announces 300HP, €300K America all-terrain EV, coming in 2014 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Venturi (translated)  | Email this | Comments Author: Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/27/venturi-announces-300hp-America-EV/

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