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Subaru Announces New Concept Models and One of Them Is Focused on Motor Sports. The STI E-RA Concept Electric Car Can Reach Over 1000 Horsepower, Surpassing the Tesla Model S Plaid
Subaru is one of the traditional automakers that are just starting out in the electric car market, and now, during the Tokyo Auto Salon, the automaker revealed its new concept models. Two cars were presented during the event, the main one being an electric car aimed at the motor sports market that promises to deliver competitive performance, reaching over 1000 horsepower.
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The expectation for Subaru’s new electric car is that it will present highly competitive performance in comparison to its competitors.
The automaker estimates that, with its horsepower and torque, the model can complete a lap around the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 40 seconds, which should be faster than the 7 minutes and 35 seconds of the Tesla Model S Plaid, although a bit slower than Volkswagen’s ID.R, which reaches 6 minutes and 5 seconds.
Subaru Presents the Solterra STI Concept
One of the standout points of the new electric race car from the company is its battery, which is quite small, with a capacity of 60 kWh. However, the manufacturer claims that this will not be an obstacle and that the model will perform well on the track.
Testing of the vehicle, which delivers over 1000 horsepower, is expected to begin at the end of this year. During its presentation at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru also showcased its new electric crossover concept, the Solterra STI Concept.
The company did not go into detail about the new electric car, but the vehicle shows some changes from the previously presented version, coming with a skirt and roof spoiler and some other performance-oriented modifications.
About the Company
Founded in 1953, Subaru was one of the first companies in the Japanese automotive industry. Despite being a “small” company in the sector when compared to other competitors, the automaker has proven to be highly profitable for several years.
Subaru began mass production of 4WD models in the 1970s. At that time, these vehicles were mostly aimed at heavy-duty work, sometimes involving more challenging terrains. Using this system in passenger vehicles, in addition to being a revolutionary idea, leveraged this technology to combine the excellence of driving comfort with a more effective level of traction and performance.
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