Lightning GT

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Lightning GT
Manufacturer Lightning Car Company
Production 2007-present
Class Roadster
Body style(s) 2 seat convertible roadster
Engine(s) 4 in-wheel motors
Fuel capacity 35kWh

The Lightning GT is a battery electric sports car, from the British Lightning Car Company, that is to go on sale in 2008.

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The car has four separate wheel-motors, sourced from British firm PML Flightlink, providing all-wheel drive and regenerative braking (no conventional disc brakes are planned), with a total output of 700 bhp. The battery system, which should give a 250 miles (402 km) range, is a 35 kWh fast-charge lithium-ion battery pack from the U.S. Nevada-based firm AltairNano, and will take just 10 minutes to achieve a 90% charge. The expected performance is 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, with a top speed of between 130 mph (209 km/h) and 150 mph (241 km/h). The expected price is to be about £150,000.[1] Deposits of £15,000 are currently being accepted for delivery in 2009.

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  1. ^ Lightning GT - New UK Electric Sport Car. puregreencars (2007-06-12).

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