Alongside unveiling the second-generation Tesla
Roadster in November 2017, Elon Musk made the audacious claim that it would
reach 96 km/h in 1.9 seconds.
We’re yet to see if that time is achievable by the
Tesla but small Japanese marque Aspark has shown its Owl prototype achieving
such a blistering time. indicating that Musk’s claim wasn’t so outlandish after
all.
This Aspark Owl was unveiled last year and like the
Roadster, utilizes an all-electric powertrain. With roughly 1000 hp on tap, it
recently reached 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds during testing. A clip of the
Japanese supercar shows the insane feat being achieved on a very short ribbon
of tarmac. It may not be the most appropriate testing facility but the car
seems to achieve the feat with relative ease.
As brisk as the Owl’s acceleration is, it’s worth
noting one significant factor in its speed. The tires. Look closely and you’ll
notice that they come from Hoosier and are probably slicks designed for drag
racing. Throw on a set of road-legal rubber and the same acceleration number
probably can’t be replicated.
Aspark intends on producing and selling 50 examples
of the Owl.
