Elation Hypercars’ Freedom is starting to take shape, in the digital world at least, as the EV startup has released renderings of its first prototype, the Dogo 001. Named after the Dogo Argentino, a South American dog breed known for its strength that is often used in big-game hunting, it previews the upcoming fully functional prototype which will enter the testing phase next year.
The final production model is planned to
debut at the 2022 Geneva Motor Show, with carbon fiber bodywork, a
carbon-kevlar monocoque and an all-electric powertrain. The base variant is
understood to use three electric motors for a total output of 1,427 HP and 1,440 Nm of torque, while clients can upgrade if they so wish to
an even more powerful model with an extra motor and 1,903 HP.
Elation has announced that the Freedom
will be able to hit 100 km/h from a standstill in just 1.8 seconds and
reach a top speed of 418 km/h. Two battery units, with capacities of
100 and 120 kWh, will give it a range of approximately 483-644
km.
An ICE-powered version of the hypercar,
the Freedom Iconic Collection, will join the lineup with a 5.2-liter V10 that
makes 750 HP at 8,500 rpm and is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
transmission and all-wheel drive. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is
estimated to take 2.5 seconds, and top speed will be electronically limited to 386 km/h.
With production of a single example said to
take over 4,000 hours, Elation plans to make 25 units of the Freedom each year.
Pricing for the electric model will start at US$ 2 million, whereas the ICE
variant will cost at least US$ 2.3 million.
