| Aspark Owl | |
| Production: | 2017 (Concept) 2019 (Prototype) 2020–present; (Production) |
| Class: | Sports car (S) |
| Body Style: | 2-door coupé |
| Layout: | Double motor, all-wheel drive |
| Doors: | Dihedral |
| Motor: | 4 electric motors (two rear, two front) |
| Powerout: | 20120NaN0 1475lbft |
| Battery: | 69abbr=onNaNabbr=on lithium-ion |
| Electric Range: | 280miles[1] |
| Length: | 47911NaN1 |
| Width: | 19141NaN1 |
| Height: | 9101NaN1 |
| Weight: | 20000NaN0 |
| Sp: | uk |
The Aspark Owl (Japanese: アスパーク・アウル) is an all-electric battery-powered sports car manufactured by Japanese engineering firm Aspark (アスパーク), under development since 2018, with the goal of making the fastest accelerating electric car. It will be built by Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) in Italy. Aspark plans a production run of 50 vehicles, each with a list price of €2.5 million. The Owl was publicly unveiled in concept form at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show,[2] [3] [4] [5] and the production version was unveiled in November 2019 at the Dubai International Motor Show.[6]
The Owl has carbon fibre body work built around a carbon fibre monocoque chassis weighing 265lb. A stainless steel support structure is incorporated in the roof to increase the bodywork's strength. Changes to the bodywork from the concept include the addition of wing mirrors, an active rear wing and a redesigned rear glass. The car features double wishbone suspension with hydraulic dampers and torque vectoring for improved handling. Stopping power is handled by a carbon-ceramic braking system with 10-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers.[6]
It has been claimed that the Owl can accelerate from 0-970NaN0 in 1.72 seconds, 0-1000NaN0 in 1.9 seconds, 0-300kph in 10.6 seconds, and can attain a top speed of 418.4290NaN0, which would make it the fastest accelerating production car in the world. The car is claimed to have a range of approximately 250 miles and is said to take 40 minutes to fully charge.[7] [8] A newer version called "SP600" reached a claimed top speed of 438.70NaN0, making it faster than the current fastest EV, the Rimac Nevera.[9]