2012 Imperia GP

There is a new automaker on the horizon – Imperia Automobiles. Besides the interesting name, the company makes an interesting car – Imperia GP. Actually, the Imperia brand had its growth between 1900 and 1950, but now they are ready with a new retro styled model.

Imperia GP follows the lines of a Wiesmann or Morgan and features hybrid technology.

The car will actually go on sale in 2012 at decent price –  89 950 EUR.

Imperia GP is powered by a 1.6 liter turbo engine with 210 PS (154 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)and an electric motor with 136 PS (100 kW). The car accelerates from stand still to 100 km/h in 4 seconds flat.

The astonishing thing about it is the fuel consumption – 1.9L/100km and CO2 emissions less than 50 g/km. It also can go up to 70 km (43 miles) only on electricity.

With the high-efficient batteries, the recharging takes only 4 and a half hours.

IMPERIA GP:

• Engine
  Type     Petrol
  Layout     4 in line turbo
  Displacement     1.6 l
  Maximum torque     260 Nm
  Maximum power     156 kW
  Gearbox     5 speed

• Motor
  Type     Induction
  Maximum torque     300 Nm
  Maximum power     100 kW

• Batteries
  Type     Li-Polymer
  Layout     1P96S
  Nominal voltage     355 V
  Capacity     31 A.h
  Range on batteries     > 70 km

• Battery charger
  Maximum power     3 kW
  Net plug     220 V 16 A
  Charging time     85% in 4h
  100% in 5h

• Chassis: Steel spaceframe including safety cage

• Body: Composite

• Suspensions: Double wishbones

• Rims: 18″ alloy

source: worldcarfans via Autoblog