This is the Qiantu K50, a Chinese electric sports
car that aims to arrive in the US market in 2020 with the help of
California-based Mullen Technologies. The Qiantu K50, which will be on
display at the New York Auto Show, is built around an aluminum chassis and
wears a carbon-fiber body. The chassis employs double wishbones all around and
has been tuned by Mira for proper sports car-like handling.
Power comes from an electric powertrain that uses
dual motors, one mounted on each axle, for a combined output of 402 hp. However, the powertrain also features an “overclocking mode” which
boasts 429 hp and torque vectoring.
The company didn’t confirm the battery pack’s
capacity for US-spec models – China-spec ones get a 78kWh unit – but they did
say that it’s a unique battery box module, complete with active liquid cooling
and heating management.
The interior features leather and Alcantara sports
seats with heating and ventilation.
Drivers will also find large central display screen which provides easy
access to vehicle settings, the climate control system and third party apps.
Other features of the Qiantu K50 include a
roof-mounted solar panel that powers an in-car air circulation system designed
to keep the cabin cool in temperatures above 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Mullen Technologies will assemble
the Qiantu K50 In North America and we can expect to learn more closer to its
scheduled launch in 2020.
