Overview:
This compact classified vehicle will hit the sales floor as a four to five passenger sedan with front wheel drive and a plug in electric propulsion system coupled with the help of the 3 cylinder turbo charged engine. The car will come standard with a silver exterior with an emerald hue. They are currently running a contest to name the color.
The Chevy Volt will combine the sleek swooping lines of a coop with the convenience of a four door sedan. The body is aerodynamically designed to slip through the wind and low to the ground for stability.
Chevy is ushering this new vehicle in amid all sorts of conjecture and speculation from the consumer public. Many are waiting impatiently, with checkbook in hand, to experience the first year of this ground breaking vehicle, while others will hold back and patiently wait to see if this vehicle delivers on all of its promises.
Specs:
- Construction is of an integral structure with composite exterior panels and roof.Battery Power supplied by lithium-ion battery.
- Voltage is 320 to 350 Recharge time is 6 to 6.5 hours.
- Drive is direct. Type is a 3 cylinder turbo charged engine. Size is 1 liter.
- Nominal speed is 1500 to 1800 rpm Max speed is 3200 rpm.
- Fuel tank holds twelve gallons.
- Electrical power is plug in 110/115 amp.
- Horsepower is 160/120.
- Electric mode range is 40 miles and fuel economy is 50 mpg during charge sustaining operation.
- Mileage varies by amount of miles traveled.
- Top speed 120 mph, limited duration.