Extreme is the only word in the dictionary that might fit the supercars produced by Koenigsegg. The newest member of their garage is the Quant which was uncovered as a full scale unit last year. The Quant will be unveiled at the on going Geneva Motor Show but it will be NLV that is all behind this speed monster.
The Quant is the brainchild of the NLV Solar AG known for their advancements in photovoltaic technology and electrical power. The NLV was the firm that hired Koenigsegg to conceptualize the electric supercar of the future on their drawing boards and test labs. The collaboration gave birth to the 4 seater solar-electric NLV Quant. The NLV Quant will be the production unit that is showcased in Geneva.
The electric motor uses AC conduction to transfer all the power to the rear wheels. The motors sum up some 512 horsepower to make the Quant blast from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. The supercar has a torque of 527 pound feet and a top speed of 170 mph.
The layout of the two electric motors gives the car a very consistent ride whether you choose the coast mode or the drive mode. The weight of the car was also kept at the lower part of the scales by using a chassis made of carbon fiber.
The batteries of the car will be utilizing a Flow Accumulator Energy Storage or FAES which may add some 450 kg to it but the good side is that it will not be using heavy metals that might be dangerous to the human body.