Rolls-Royce 102EX Concept Electric (2011)
Rolls-Royce has already provided all the details and the first photographs ‘whole body’ of its commitment power, the Rolls-Royce 102EX Concept or Phantom Experimental Electric. In principle, an experimental vehicle to collect data that will begin soon, but for its features seems a realistic and far-fetched. Here is why. On the basis of a Rolls-Royce Phantom, the 102EX Concept V12 biturbo engine replaces the latter by two electric motors that send their forces to the rear axle via a transmission from a single place. In combination, both engines develop about 395 hp (290 kW) instead of the original model’s 460 hp and a torque of 800 Nm nearby. Although the weight of the 102EX (2,720 kg) exceeds about 200 kilograms a normal Phantom, get an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in under 8 seconds and a top speed limited to 160 km / h.
The battery pack that powers the electric motors with a capacity of 71 kWh (kilowatt hour) and similar in size to occupy the V12 and the gearbox in the original model. The batteries have approximately 2.5 times the capacity of other electric models like the recent Porsche Boxster E and weighs about 640 kg, with probably the largest ever mounted on a street car. The estimated useful life of the batteries is more than three years under daily use. The 102EX is making recharge where would the fuel tank cap, replaced by other transparent. When the engine starts making is backlit in blue, and if we start charging, the light flashes. Once complete recharging, taking turns green, indicating that you can unplug it. Finally, a red light would indicate a failure in the electrical system. The battery allows for a normal load (20 hours) or three-phase load (8 hours), but Rolls is working on another type of battery recharge wirelessly, without cables. Inside the vehicle, on the central tunnel, there is a display that informs drivers of the state of charge using the same colors as discussed above.
When it comes to aesthetics, Rolls-Royce has taken great care to choose a special color for the Experimental Electric. After dozens of hours of research, have achieved a highly reflective paint from ceramic nanoparticles that mimic a silver metal and are about a thousand times smaller than a normal metallic paint particle. Inside, the chrome is also reflected in the instruments and dials, some of which have also been renovated to accommodate those who need an electric vehicle (cargo and other indicators.) Luxury is assured, as in all good Rolls-Royce, and as you can see in the picture, The rear cabin is more a lounge than a vehicle with a wide-open spaces and lots of wood and leather.
