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The Hyperion XP-1 is a hydrogen-powered one-off sports car developed and manufactured by American California-based automobile manufacturer Hyperion Motors. Unveiled to the public on August 12, 2020, it is the first one-off car built by the brand.
Hyperion XP-1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyperion Motors |
Production | 2022– |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | 4-wheel drive |
Doors | V-wing |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4 electric motors |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 1,248 kg (2,751 lb) |
Specifications
The XP-1 is touted by Hyperion to be the first hydrogen-powered "supercar" and has a top range of 1016 miles, assuming that 55% of the driving is city and 45% is on the highway. The XP-1's curb weight comes out to 1248 kg (2751 lb), typical of many other petrol-powered supercars in that field, due to an ultra-light carbon-titanium monocoque chassis. The 1016-mile range of the XP-1 is possible due to a bigger hydrogen tank than other hydrogen-powered vehicles such as the Toyota Mirai, or the Honda Clarity. The CEO of Hyperion Motors, Angelo Kafantaris, wants to make an infrastructure of hydrogen-refueling stations, similar to Tesla's Supercharger network. However, there will be fewer stations to recharge tanks of hydrogen due to the long range of the XP-1. The XP-1 is powered by 4 electric motors, one at each wheel, which are powered by the main fuel cell, making it capable of a top speed of 221 mph (356 km/h) and a 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h) time of 2.2 seconds. The XP-1 comes with a 3-speed automatic transmission, and huge amounts of power are possible through ultracapacitors, which help increase the power output of the fuel cell to the electric motors.[1]
Design
The XP-1 took nearly a decade of development from the design to actual feasibility. The body includes active aerodynamic elements that double as solar panels to get more energy. The double-barrel exhaust stacks allow deionized water vapor to come out as the only exhaust.[1] The interior of the XP-1 features a 98-inch display that can be controlled by hand gestures, along with a 134-inch glass canopy.[1] The V-wing doors are inspired by the "Winged Victory of Samothrace," according to Hyperion Motors.[2]
Production
The XP-1 is scheduled to go into production in 2022, with a limited run of 300 units.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Dyer, Ezra (2020-08-12). "Hyperion XP-1 Is a 221-MPH Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Hyperion XP1". www.hyperion.inc. Retrieved 2020-08-15.