TOKYO MOTOR SHOW: Honda EV-STER
Electric roadster may not be reborn NSX, but still created a stir at the 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowStandout among Honda's extensive seven-model show line-up at Tokyo this week is the EV-STER electric sportscar.
The open top concept car is designed to demonstrate Honda’s willingness to bring a sporty side to environmentally friendly cars, using rear-wheel drive and maintaining the two-seater roadster effect.
Lately Honda has been accused of ignoring its sports DNA so the sight of the striking rear-wheel drive carbon-fibre EV is welcome.
Officially, Honda wants to "propose a new way to enjoy a sports type model which is unique to electromotive mobility."
The EV-STER boasts carbon material construction to reduce weight and enhance performance and electric driving range. Honda claims the concept EV open top would manage 160km in 'real world' driving demands.
A driver can even adjust motor output and suspension settings, according to the maker.
Honda engineers have also pushed the boundaries of interior design. Instead of a conventional wheel to steer the vehicle, two levers are used in joystick fashion. The dash and instrumentation layout is minimalist and modern, with a clever arrangement of gauges and driver information systems.
Max speed of the EV convertible is 160km/h but it's responsive off the line: 0-60km/h takes 5.0 seconds.
The EV-STER is one of a bevy of battery and/or hybrid options at the Tokyo show developed for environmentally considerate transport from Honda, whose latest tag is "Blue Skies for Our Children".
HONDA EV-STER SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle length 3,570mm
Vehicle width 1,500mm
Vehicle height 1,100mm
Wheelbase 2,325mm
Maximum speed 160km/h
Acceleration (0-60km/h) 5.0 sec
Maximum range Approximately 160km (JC08 mode)
Battery 10kWh lithium-ion battery
Maximum battery output 58kW
Charging time 200V: under 3 hours
100V: under 6 hours
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