| Kepler Motion | |
| Manufacturer: | Kepler Motors |
| Production: | c.2009 |
| Class: | Sports car |
The Kepler Motion (stylized as MOTION) is a sports car manufactured by Kepler Motors.
The Kepler Motion has a V6 engine driving the rear side and two electric motors (combined) driving the front.The motion can drive up to in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of .[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The monocoque body and chassis is made from carbon fiber composites and features continuous carbon ceramic brake rotors, active suspension and active aerodynamics.[6] It has a 7-speed paddle shift, dual clutch transmission. The wheels are four-piece carbon fiber and aluminum – 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear.[7]
The engine is based on the 3.5 liter Ford EcoBoost engine and produces of torque.[8] The V6 engine powers the rear wheels only and the front wheels are powered by the electric motors only.[9]
The principal source of capital for producing the car was Jonathan Lim, founder of the Romar Group in Singapore.[10]
Many parts were made with the help of the CRP Group.[11]
A track-only version based on the same body and chassis was sold as the Kepler 17B. The drivetrain was increased to, with the electric motors supplying and the V6 supplying . It used an F1 KERS battery pack and a 6-speed automated manual magnesium gearbox. Only 10 cars were planned.[12]