Lightning GT Electric Car

Lightning Car Company of UK has revealed its sports car which run solely on electricity. The sports car is designed to accommodate the latest battery and motor technology. The Lightning GT is hand-built by a small team of passionate British engineers, designers and collaborators.

The Lightning GT delivers 700 hp and the body is built from carbon fiber and Kevlar. The car clocked 4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph with the top speed of 130 mph.

The Hi-Pa Drive electric drive system that consist of 4 permanent magnet brushless motors producing at least 120kW in each wheel. The system also comes with full traction control and regenerative braking on all 4 wheels independently.

It is reported that the batteries can be charged for just 10 minutes but able to deliver 250 miles of driving. Other features of the Lightning GT includes central locking, alarm and immobilizer, electric windows, anti-lock brakes, traction control and leather or alcantara sports seats and with optional air conditioning and a navigation system.The electric Lightning GT and Sports versions are now available to pre-order and deposits of £15,000 are being accepted and the production version will be available on the second half of 2008.