New Austrian automaker Deus unveiled an all-electric hypercar at the New York Auto Show that is expected to become one of the most powerful cars on sale.
Developed in partnership with Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), the Deus Vayanne is expected to produce over 2,169 hp and 1,475 lb-ft of torque, according to computer simulations.
If correct, that would mean the model is significantly more powerful than the 1877hp Pininfarina Battista, the 1923hp pre-production Lotus Evija and the 1914hp Rimac C_Two.
Top speed is 248mph and 0-62mph takes 1.99s, according to its manufacturer. Despite sitting just 120mm off the ground, the Vayanne will offer a “comfortable and luxurious ride” and provide “maximum everyday usability in the hypercar class”, says Deus.
The car’s design language was inspired by “symmetry and infinity”. Grids on the back and front are meant to represent the infinity loop, a feature highlighted by a light strip on the back
Inside, the Vayanne features a fully digital instrument panel and control display. The black-and-white interior also features an “overflow mirror,” which provides a better view of the cabin in what Deus says is an automotive industry first.
Adrian-Filip Butuca, Head of Design at Deus, said: “At Deus, design isn’t just about looks. It’s an integrated concept that reflects the brand’s core credo: effortlessly combining exquisite design and functionality with segment-leading technology. electric hypercars.
“To highlight this harmony, we chose to style the Vayanne around the idea of symmetry and geometric alignment of its lines and design elements.”
The Vayanne is believed to be based on a “turnkey” package announced by WAE and Italdesign in 2021. The package is meant to fit crossovers, sedans and GTs, and created from recycled aluminum and composite materials.
The companies say it can be fitted with two, three or four electric motors and support battery sizes of up to 160kWh for a potential range of up to 620 miles.
Deus previously said Italdesign provided “strategic and technical support” to integrate new technologies, while WAE provided advanced and electrification technologies.
Pricing information for the Vayanne has not been revealed, but production will be limited to just 99 units. The first cars are expected to be delivered in 2025.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-04-13 18:20:00
