Apex sent out the
first teaser for a Geneva-bound EV sports car concept, codenamed AP-0. That
image was a profile shot, which only revealed the flared fenders and a massive
tail fin like you’d find on older Formula 1 cars.
Now, however, we’re looking at a brand new
teaser image, showing a partial front end. It’s safe to say that the AP-0 is
one seriously aggressive-looking machine. Its design was penned by renowned UK
designer Guy Colborne, who drew inspiration from oriental art, culture and
heritage.
When viewed from the front, the AP-0
“assumes a dragon-like form”, with sharp and jagged lines found around the
front grille, as well as two piercing, ocular headlights. The
previously-mentioned aerodynamic fin stretches to the rear of the car and is
influenced by both Formula 1 and Le Mans race cars. It also houses an advanced
LiDAR camera.
According to Apex, “by rejecting a rear
spoiler and instead employing a flat floor and large rear diffuser, airflow is
channeled and accelerated underneath the car. The resulting ground effect and
downforce provides the car and driver with outstanding capability, handling and
stability.”
As for performance, it’s tough to say just
how fast the battery-electric AP-0 will be, or if it will be able to match the
400 HP AP-1, which was unveiled last year. The ICE-powered AP-1 weights just 620 kg and can reportedly accelerate from zero to 100 km/)
in 2.5 seconds.
