Aion is an electrical automobile (EV) sub-brand underneath China’s Guangzhou Vehicle Group (GAC) that at the moment sells totally electrical sedans and crossovers. Just lately, the corporate introduced that it was coming into the electrical supercar phase by revealing the brand new Hyper SSR.
At first look, the Hyper SSR appears to be like the half with its butterfly doorways and physique that’s primarily manufactured from carbon-fibre to maintain the burden down. Different standout design cues embody slender headlamps that almost span the width of the entrance finish, giant air scoops within the decrease apron, equally skinny taillights, a outstanding diffuser and an energetic rear wing.
The sporty but fashionable design method extends into the minimalist cabin, which incorporates a rectangular-shaped steering wheel akin to these present in race automobiles and machined steel pedals. You’ll additionally discover carbon-fibre panels and well-bolstered seats, together with a small 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster forward of the driving force.
There’s additionally a a lot bigger 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system positioned prominently on the dashboard above the centre air vents, whereas the lengthy centre console homes sensible cupholders and an armrest for passengers to get pleasure from.
By way of powertrain specs, the bottom model of the Hyper SSR shall be rear-wheel drive and its electrical motor is paired with a two-speed transmission. This feature will price 1.286 million yuan (RM827,839) and might get from 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds.
There may even be an all-wheel drive variant referred to as the Hyper SSR Final that’s priced at 1.688 million yuan (RM1,085,586). With one other electrical drive unit on the entrance, the Final’s complete system output is 1,225 hp and wheel torque is at 12,000 Nm, which reduces the century dash time to 1.9 seconds. The excessive torque determine ought to confer with the mixed complete torque being utilized to the wheels, not on the output shafts of the electrical motors, so it’s tougher to make an apple to apple comparability with the spec sheets of different supercars.
Orders for the Hyper SSR are actually open, with deliveries anticipated to start in October 2023. If you happen to’re curious concerning the EV supercar’s dimension, it measures 4,538 mm lengthy, 1,988 mm extensive and 1,238 mm tall. The width and top are just like the Rimac Nevera, which is one other ultra-fast EV, though the Croatian providing has an extended general size of 4,750 mm.