Posted on 05/20/2022 7:55:46 AM PDT by nuconvert
Bentley's first EV is terrifyingly fast — 0 to 60 in 1.5 seconds
We're not even sure we believe the claims
We already knew that Bentley is entering the electric car business, promising that an all-electric SUV would launch sometime in 2025. Now the company has revealed some of the first details about the car, and it sounds absolutely terrifying — but in a good way.
During an interview with Automotive News Europe, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark confirmed just how powerful the automaker's first EV will be. We’re looking at 1,400 horsepower (1,044 kW) with a 0-60 time of just 1.5 seconds.
To put that into perspective, the Tesla Model S Plaid has a 0-60 time of 1.99 seconds — and Tesla claimed it was the fastest accelerating car in production when it was announced. Meanwhile, the Rimac Nevera, an electric hypercar with 1,914 horsepower, 258 mph top speed and a $2.44 million price tag, goes from 0-60 in 1.85 seconds.
(excerpt) "Most people enjoy the 30-70 mph acceleration, or in Germany the 30-150 mph acceleration," the CEO said. He believes that the high 0-60 speeds make the driver uncomfortable and nauseous, and for this reason the Bentley will offer a slower acceleration setting, which will increase the 0-60 time to around 2.7 seconds.
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Hallmark confirmed that at least one version of the car will cost more than €250,000 — or $262,447. Not even the upcoming Tesla Roadster is set to cost quite that much.
Just imagine a vast wasteland of gas pumps that nobody needs anymore.
“It’s merely a fad”
Keep that thought as the meter on the gas pump goes past $1000 while a Tesla can be fueled for $10.
Second hand gar pumps are and will be in high demand for a long while in the second and third world so the pumps will be overhauled for local needs after their sea cruises. Charging stations may not even make for good scrap.
Thanks Sheldon!!! :)
Good to see that gas pumps displaced by EV chargers will not be wasted.
How do the tires maintain friction? Special surface and hot tires?
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