New Aptera

[Funny]

Originally Posted by trikkonceptz

Look at the first pic Frank posted and you start to make out some of the bed coils ... it is a matress of sorts .. LOL

Correction...It USED TO BE a mattress. Oh, and the wraps that you see are the connectors for the coils, easily mistaken for barbed wire .

Though it could easily be a sheep that was caught in barbed wire, then run over in the truck.

[NeilBlanchard]

Hi,

Here's a transcript of the EVcast interview:

Aptera EVCast Transcript - ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum

[RobertSmalls]

Hmm, so it's January 17th, and the Aptera still hasn't been "launched". They haven't announced the price, other than to say $25k-45k. I also haven't yet seen the kind of data I expect when buying a car: range, 0-60 times, braking distance, cornering g's without rolling over, live crash test results, etc. I guess we'll have to wait for the launch date, whenever that may be.

[NeilBlanchard]

Aptera's pre-production 2e rolls out of the factory - AutoblogGreen

One new Aptera 2e is visible in this photo; the two behind are older prototypes.

[cfg83]

NeilBlanchard -

Thanks for the update. Methinks I see a CV boot in the picture. I hadn't noticed the detail of the larger door before.

CarloSW2

[NeilBlanchard]

Hiya,

Someone posted 40 pictures of a pre-production Aptera 2e that was getting ready to be shown to the folks at IdeaLab (one of their original funders), that is ~120 miles from the factory. Here are some of them, including them reattaching the front wheel fairings (since it was brought in a trailer). I like the scale of people and other vehicles around it, and there are a lot of changes on the interior as well:

[hypermiler01]

Oooooo, I want one! IMO, looks as sexy and exotic as a Ferrari (but I would still want one of those, too )

[cfg83]

Neil -

Very pretty. No longer vaporware. I have never seen it with the wheel cover off. It looks so ... naked. So ... "normal".

CarloSW2

[NeilBlanchard]

Hi,

Another image from the Aptera newsletter:



And from an article on Meydad.com:




Here's some more new pictures from the TED conference:

Found 2 Apteras waiting for TED. MEASUREMENTS & Pics! - ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum

[NeilBlanchard]

Hi,

They now are aiming for October 2009 for production, which is a full year later than they had originally intended. It is a complex machine, and there are a lot of bits to nail down; like a battery supplier.

They have released a lot more details and specifics about the 2e, at the TED conference, where they are offering rides, as well.

Official dimensions: 53" high x 91.0" wide x 173" long.

More specs from sheet:
111" wheelbase
80.5" front track.
0.15 Coefficient of drag
5" ground clearance
1500 lbs curb wt.

Electric motor torque: 60FtLb torque
110v 15A charge time: 8 hrs.
Battery output: 10-13 KWh battery pack.
Battery voltage: 336V DC Nominal Traction Voltage
Transmission: Gear box 10:1 ratio

- Battery Type: Lithium Ion Phosphate.

Chassis:
- Front Suspension: Independent unequal length A-arm
- Rear Suspension: Swing Arm
- Steering: Manual Steering, tilt steering column
- Brakes: Manual Brakes, dual circuit brake hydraulics, mechanical brake proportioning, 3-wheel disc
- Wheels: 14-inch High Strength Stamped Steel wheels
- Size: P165/65R14

Performance:
- Range: Up to 100 miles per charge

Warranty:
- Basic: 4/50,000
- Powertrain: 4/50,000
- Corrosion: 12/unlimited
- Roadside: 4/50,000

Features: (S=standard, O=optional)

Interior:

Push Button Start: S
Electronic shift PRNDL (shift controller): S
AM/FM/MP3/WMA with 5 speakers and MP3/Smart Phone Connectivity: S
DVD Navigation System: O
Power up/down windows with Driver side one-touch and anti-pinch: S
Power automatic door locks with anti-lockout feature: S
Center console armrest with two cup holders: S
Overhead mounted LED Dome Lights: S
Recycled Fabric-trimmed seats and door panels: S
Leatherette (recycled materials) trimmed steering wheel: S
Defroster-linked CFC-free automatic climate control with electric inverter compressor air conditioning: S
One 12V auxiliary power outlets and One 12V USB Outlet: S
Retractable passenger-assist grips at all doors: S

Exterior:

Dual color-keyed power outside mirros: S
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps: S
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers: S
Rear window defogger with timer: S
Rear Electronic rear hatch locking system (sic): S
Solar Energy-Reflecting glass: S
Smart Key System (Proximity locking/starting) Maintenance key & cylinder to prevent accidental lock out: S

Safety:

Remote keyless entry system with 2-stage unlocking, panic function and remote illuminated entry: S
Backup camera: O
Driver and front passenger Airbag System: S
Front and rear crumple zones and side-impact door beams: S
Engine immobilizer: S
Center high-mount stop lamp: S
Emergency Tire inflation system: S
3-point front outboard seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors and driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), front passenger Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR): S
Driver and front passenger seatbelt with seat belt starter interlock: S
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS): S
Anti-theft system: O

Here's some more pictures from the TED conference:

Some more pictures from TED - ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum
Found 2 Apteras waiting for TED. MEASUREMENTS & Pics! - ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum

There should be a video up pretty soon, too.