Another electric sportscar. Hurrah!
An electric version of the Artega sports car has been unveiled at Frankfurt, powered by twin electric motors on the back axle that together are good for a reported 380hp.
That's enough to make it a second quicker to 62mph than the Artega GT, at a lightning fast 3.9secs, but the quoted range of 124 miles 'when driven enthusiastically' might be more of a worry. (Yes, we know some of you have a 50 mile commute to work through the lanes in Wiltshire, and this would be perfect...)
The latest version of the 'regular' Artega GT was also on the stand at Frankfurt, resplendent in orange with contrasty black carbon fibre bits that are part of its latest package of updates. Aside from the roof, bonnet and engine cover, the rest of the Artega's body is notable for being made from polyurethane. Underneath it's a mig-welded aluminium space frame.
But it's also available with a 300hp V6...
Powered by a 300hp VW sourced 3.6 litre V6 coupled to a twin clutch gearbox, and weighing 1495kgs, the GT will top 167mph. It's built at a new factory in Westphalia, where although there's claimed capacity for 500 cars a year, output is still at the 'ramping up' phase - with only a handful built so far, we're told.
That said, the Mexican investment outfit Tresalia Capital which bought the firm last year is said to be in it 'for the long term', and judging by the fit and finish of the show cars - and the build specification - it's a car that deserves to succeed. Although the €70k+VAT price-tag puts it up against some significant competition. The website is here.
...which is much more sensible.