SEAT Unveils IBE Electric Concept Car at Geneva Motor Show
02 March 2010
SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is unveiling the IBE electric concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. Tightly cut as a 2+2, the IBE is conceived for youthful lifestyles and while it has plenty of space for a couple, there is also the possibility of carrying up to four.
| SEAT IBE Concept. Click to enlarge. |
The SEAT IBE’s motor is found beneath the extremely flat hood, with the lithium-ion battery positioned in the car’s very short rear. With a maximum output of 75 kW (100 hp) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) of torque, the IBE accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds.
The 1,000 kg car’s continuous power rating is limited to 50 kW (67 hp), with the top speed pegged at 160 km/h (99 mph). Battery capacity is 18 kWh and range is 130 km (81 miles).
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