With the Tesla Roadster just a couple years away, many other companies will look to swoop in on the electric car frenzy to take market share, with one such vehicle being the “Lumen”. This all-electric hypercar features a central battery located in the base that powers the axle-mounted electric motors, good for 250-miles on a full charge, not including the power by its regenerative braking system. The body is mostly carbon fiber, with some aluminum bits, and the interior features a svelte backseat. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
“As for the exterior, the most notable features are exaggerated wheels fenders, a dramatic retractable spoiler and surprising half-suicide doors. While they seem like superfluous details for dramatic effect, they each serve a purpose. A massive air intake at the nose feeds the cooling systems and A/C while side intakes direct air to the large wheel arches to cool brakes. It also uses a front splitter with side blades to control the air on the sides of the car,” reports Yanko Design.