Detroit Auto Show: Dodge Circuit EV

Well look at that marvel. It’s the Dodge Circuit EV. Or is it the Lotus Europa? Well you can always go to Detroit and ask those Chrysler representatives what car they have displayed here. We’re going to call it the Circuit EV and we’ll emphasize the EV part. This Dodge is an electric sports car so lets give Tesla a call and see what they think about this little baby right here. It does 0-60 in under 5 seconds which means the Roadster from Tesla will beat the Circuit from Dodge. The range is estimated from 150-200 miles which is also a little lower than the Tesla’s.

Nobody has tested the Circuit besides Chrysler or Lots so nobody can really tell us exactly what this baby can do other than sitting pretty. Will we see the Circuit EV go on sale from Chrysler or will Chrysler die by the time that happens?

Here’s a little specs sheet from the press release for you:

Dodge Circuit EV – Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle Type Battery Electric Vehicle,
2-passenger performance coupe

Weight and Dimensions
Length 153.5 inches / 3900 mm
Width 67.5 inches / 1714 mm
Height 45.3 inches / 1150 mm
Wheelbase 91.7 inches / 2330 mm
Track front / rear 57.4 inches / 1457 mm 58.7 inches / 1490 mm
Turn circle 38.0 feet / 11.6 m

Powertrain and Suspension
Layout Rear-wheel drive
Motor Power: 200 kW (268 hp)
Regenerative braking
Battery Lithium-ion battery
Suspension Front – Independent
Rear – Independent

Wheels and Tires
Tire size front P195 / 45ZR17 23.9 inches / 607 mm
Tire size rear P235 / 40ZR18 25.4 inches / 645 mm

Color Scheme
Exterior Tangoreen
Interior Black Leather with Satin Silver accents

Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) less than 5 seconds
Standing ¼-mile low-13 seconds
Top speed greater than 120 mph (approximately 193 kph)
All-electric range 150-200 miles (approximately 241-322 km)

via Press

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