Luce Concept and Tesla Model S by
Umberto Palermo
An Italian design house called Umberto
Palermo is working on an impressive-looking electric concept car as well as a
tuned version of Tesla's Model S.
The Luce Concept Coupe features a
lightweight body made from recyclable materials, sitting on top of an aluminum
monocoque. The study rides on 20-inch wheels and is 455 cm long, 196
cm wide and 124 cm tall, tipping the scales at 1,200 kg.
Not much is known about its electric
powertrain, except that it is good for 288 HP and 370 Nm of torque, sent to both axles. Performance numbers have yet to be
released, but its battery pack allows for a total driving range of up to 340 km.
Full details on Umberto Palermo's Luce
will be released at the 2016 Turin Motor Show, on June 8, where it will
celebrate its public debut, joined by a modded version of the Tesla Model S,
nicknamed Valentino, which has dropped its aluminum body panels in favor of
carbon fiber parts.
Riding on 22-inch wheels, Tesla's
electric sedan has been equipped with different bumpers and both ends and a
lowered suspension. It benefits from 421 PS and 600 Nm of
torque and is said to come with an increased driving range of up to 500 km.
