At the the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Hispano Suiza
Cars presented the Carmen, a retro-styled coupe with modern technology.
The Carmen recently celebrated its dynamic debut on
the streets of Barcelona. Wowing bystanders wherever it went, the car was set
loose over the course of two days, for filming purposes, during which the
automaker immortalized it and shared some of the material on social media. We
got our hands on one video and several images, taken in different parts of the
Spanish city, which you can view in the video and gallery right below.
While the exterior may look all retro-ish, on the
inside it features some modern tech, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen display
with smartphone connectivity, wireless charging pad for compatible devices and
ambient lighting. Elsewhere, the interior blends some colorful materials in an
overall design that’s not to everyone’s taste, especially at this price range.
Speaking of which, the Carmen costs US$ 1.7 million (€ 1.5 million) and is limited
to 19 units, with deliveries kicking off next summer.
In return for paying the eye-watering sum, you’ll
get a very powerful electric car with two motors pushing 1,005 HP to the rear wheels. From nought to 0-100 km/h, Hispano Suiza’s
EV is as quick as some modern supercars, needing less than 3 seconds, while top
speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Responsible for powering
the motors is an 80 kWh battery pack, with a rumored 105 kWh unit said to be
available at launch.
