The Italdesign GTZERO is an electric shooting-brake concept produced by Italian design company Italdesign Giugiaro and showcased at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.[1]

Italdesign GTZERO
Overview
ManufacturerItaldesign Giugiaro
Production2016
DesignerItaldesign Giugiaro
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door wagon
DoorsButterfly
Powertrain
Electric motor3 electric motors
Electric range310 mi (499 km) (claimed)
Dimensions
Curb weight4365 lbs (1979.9 kg) (claimed)

Performance edit

The GTZERO is powered by three electric motors, two in the front and one in the rear, and is all-wheel drive. The front electric motors produce 148 hp (110 kW) each and the rear motor produces 188 hp (140 kW) for a total of 483 hp (360 kW) and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). Italdesign says the car has a range of 310 mi (499 km) and can recharge to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes.[2]

Features edit

The GTZERO is built on a modular carbon fiber monocoque, which Italdesign says houses the batteries and allows for multiple body styles to be used. The chassis also features aluminum front and rear subframes. a lightweight composite body, butterfly doors and four wheel steering with 5 degrees of steering angle.[3] The interior features configurable seating which can be changed from a 2+2 to a 3+1 arrangement as well as multiple touchscreens to control interior functions.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Italdesign GTZero Concept for Geneva is a Wild EV Shooting Brake - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  2. ^ "Italdesign Unveils Electric GTZero Concept – News – Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  3. ^ "Italdesign GTZero Concept: An eclectic electric shooting brake". Autoblog. Retrieved 2018-04-08.