Venturi Fétish

Venturi Fétish
Overview
ManufacturerVenturi (electric car company)
Production2004–2007[1]
DesignerSacha Lakic
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door convertible
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Electric motor2006–2011: 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS)
2011–present: 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS), central rear mounted
TransmissionDifferential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold
Battery54 kWh Lithium polymer
Range340 km (211 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length3,935 mm (154.9 in)
Width1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Curb weight1,225 kg (2,701 lb)

The Venturi Fétish was an early-2000s two-seat limited-production electric sports car.[2] It was built by Venturi in Monaco, and the design of the car was done by the Parisian designers Sacha Lakic.[3] It holds the title of being the first electric sports car in history. It was first unveiled in 2002 and was sold for the first time in November 2004 in the Japanese market.[4] Only 25 units have been produced.[2] Production of the car was stopped in 2007, with a new version being launched in 2010.[5]

Overview

Venturi Fétish at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
A concept Venturi Fétish (with a Renault petrol engine) at the 2002 Paris Motor Show

Before its electric version, a petrol version of the same vehicle (fitted with a Renault petrol engine) was introduced in concept form at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, and was also shown at the 2002 Paris Motor Show and the 2003 North American International Auto Show.[3][6] First sold in the year 2004, a new version of the car was launched in 2010. It is not a mass-produced vehicle.[7] Only 25 units have been produced.[2][1] The production of this electric sports car was stopped in the year 2007.[1][additional citation(s) needed]

Technical specifications

The original electric Fétish used a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most sports cars.[3] This electric motor reportedly had a maximum torque output of 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft), which could be applied nearly instantaneously.[3] Venturi claimed that the Fétish could accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and that it was restricted to a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h).[3]

For 2011, the 180 kW motor was replaced by a 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) motor, and the updated Fétish was claimed to be capable of 200 km/h (124 mph) and to be able to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in four seconds.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Saboureau, Aurelie (2018-12-19). "7 French attempts to conquer the EV world". DriveTribe. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Linde, Arvid (2010). Electric Cars – The Future is Now!. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84584-498-1.
  3. ^ a b c d e Dron, Peter (27 July 2005). "Venturi Fetish". evo. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  4. ^ Hanlon, Mike (27 March 2005). "Venturi Fetish - World's first production electric sportscar". gizmag. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Company Announcement: SKF providing engineering services to Venturi for the new Venturi Fétish all-electric sports car". www.engineeringnews.co.za. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Michelin displays French design at the 2003 North American International Auto Show". cardesignnews. 28 December 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  7. ^ "NOT FOR EVERYBODY! The Venturi Fétish". Evolution Online. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Paris 2010: 2011 Venturi Fétish is faster, sexier, more production". Autoblog. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
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