Sigma Motorworks Crafts an EV Sports Car from a Mustang

 Sigma Motorworks Crafts an EV Sports Car from a Mustang
Sigma GTE

Features AWD and a 145 mph top speed

Sigma Motorworks has released the first pictures of their Ford Mustang based GTE electric-vehicle which is scheduled to launch next year.

Power comes from two 100 horsepower electric motors which are directly connected to the front and rear Ford-sourced differentials. This unique arrangement eliminates the need for a gearbox and provides the GTE with all-wheel drive, a rarity among electric-vehicles (e.g. Prototscar LAMPO).

According to Sigma's head of development, Steve Kase, the GTE has a top speed of about 145 mph and a range of up to 100 miles thanks to the car's advanced lithium-ion battery pack.

Although the GTE certainly faces many hurdles, including questionable exterior styling and an interior lifted from a late-90's Mustang, the company expects the model to go on sale in early 2010 with a sales target of 500 units.

 

Source: autoblog.com

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 captwhizbang captwhizbang
why?
April 2, 2009 9:31 pm
 Joe_Limon Joe_Limon
awd+electric=rare? I thought there were a few concepts going around that had individual wheel motors.
April 2, 2009 9:33 pm
 dbehmoaras dbehmoaras
This is a flop. Looks cool though.
April 2, 2009 9:46 pm
 CarLife CarLife
I guess its tempting to dip into the Federal Bailout Fund... But really? seriously what were they smoking?
April 3, 2009 1:07 am
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
Ill have a Tesla thankx
April 3, 2009 3:21 am
 Imasa Imasa
Looks terrible.
April 3, 2009 1:01 pm
 effinsnow effinsnow
My left testicle could design a nicer car...
April 3, 2009 1:17 pm
 sideskraper sideskraper
what's wrong with the styling? it needs refinement. but for a prototype it certainly has some smooth flowing lines.
April 4, 2009 5:29 am