Kepler Motion
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 A Kepler Motion at SEMA 2013 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kepler Motors |
| Production | c.2009 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
The Kepler Motion (stylized as MOTION) is a sports car manufactured by Kepler Motors.
The Kepler Motion has a 550 hp (410 kW) V6 engine driving the rear side and two electric motors (combined 250 hp; 190 kW) driving the front. The motion can drive up to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h).[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 575 ft⋅lb (780 N⋅m) 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]
Kepler 17B
[edit]A track-only version based on the same body and chassis was sold as the Kepler 17B. The drivetrain was increased to 1,009 hp (752 kW), with the electric motors supplying 303 hp (226 kW) and the V6 supplying 706 hp (526 kW). It used an F1 KERS battery pack and a 6-speed automated manual magnesium gearbox. Only 10 cars were planned.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Motion Supercar". Kepler Motors. US. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler Motion: 800 horses, 0-60mph in under 2.5 seconds and drooling good looks". New Atlas. US. December 17, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Alina (December 14, 2009). "Kepler Motors Motion supercar". Top Speed. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Brogan, Matt (December 21, 2009). "Video: Kepler Motion hybrid supercar update". Drive. Australia. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Nicholas (October 22, 2012). "The Kepler Motion Hybrid 2.5-Second Supercar Hits the Road". Clean Technica. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler Motion preview". car body design. Italy. January 10, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler Motors Motion". Diseno-Art.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler Motion". Asphalt 9. May 20, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Gordon-Bloomfield, Nikki (October 23, 2012). "Kepler Hybrid Supercar Does 0-60 MPH in 2.5 Secs". Green Car Reports. US. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Stephen (December 24, 2009). "Kepler Motion: A Hybrid Supercar in Dubai". The New York Times. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler Motors Brings Titanium Uprights to the Roadway" (Press release). Italy: CRP Meccanica. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Kepler 17B". Driving your dream. Retrieved February 14, 2024.