Green Machines: Electric: What is your Fétish?
April 1, 2007
Venturi, with a 23-year history of superbly engineered supercars, presented the world’s first electric sports car at the 2004 Paris Auto Show: the curvaceous, carbon fiber–bodied Fétish. The roadster is the brainchild of Venturi’s savior, Gildo Pallanca-Pastor, who rescued the Bugatti brand prior to that. If performance numbers distinguish sports cars, the Fétish’s zero-to-60 mph time of less than five seconds certifies its sports car pedigree. Equipped with a 241 hp electric motor powered by 31 lithium-ion batteries, the Fétish requires from one to four hours for a full recharge. Low-profile Michelin tires surround 18- and 19-inch alloys, promising a sporty ride over a 200-mile range. And with a GPS/DVD system and leather-wrapped, heated Recaro seats, luxury is not forsaken for speed. Only 25 Fétishes will be made, starting at $385,000 and available at dealers in Monaco, Paris, London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Dubai.
Venturi, www.venturi.fr
SPECIFICATIONS:
Price: $385,000
Engine: Electric
Transmission: 1 gear-reduction
unit
Power: 241 hp
Torque: 162 ft lbs
Curb Weight: 2,160
pounds
Zero-to-60 mph: 5 seconds
Top Speed: 100 mph
Average Fuel
Consumption: None
Pro: Future concours collectible.
Con: Four times the
price of a Tesla Roadster at a fraction of the performance.
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