2009 shelby ultimate aero ev

Shelby SuperCars (SSC) released today the details of its revolutionary All-Electric Scalable Powertrain, the AESP. SSC will incorporate its AESP into thecurrent Ultimate Aero to create the Ultimate Aero EV. Being the “World’s Fastest Production Car,” SSC decided the Ultimate Aero to be the perfect high visibility outlet to demonstrate the capabilities of its new Green powertrain. Directly following the debut of the Ultimate Aero EV, SSC will conduct a live media event to showcase the capabilities of its revolutionary Green powertrain.

• a twin motor AESP
• Max Power: an astounding 1,000 HP
• Max Torque: 800 lb-ft
• 0 to 60 mph (100kmph) in mere 2.5 seconds
• top speed of 208 mph
• Range: 150-200 miles on a single charge
• Charge on the RunTM” onboard charging system allows for 10 minute full battery recharges on a 220V service
• 3-speed automatic transmission
• shift times of .24 s
• AESP is liquid cooled allowing it to run for extended periods of time at peak performance with no overheating issues

Will be available in folowing packages

• 200 horsepower for economy and midsize cars
• 500 horsepower for light trucks and SUVs
• 1,200 horsepower for delivery trucks, heavy-duty equipment, buses and military vehicles.

SSC expects to roll out its first full-scale, pre-production Ultimate Aero EV in second quarter 2009. Ultimate Aero EV deliveries will start as early as fourth quarter 2009.