Kepler MOTION

Kepler MOTION

'MOTION redefines the paradigms of the supercar with unprecedented performance, style, exclusivity, safety and efficiency’ is how Kepler Motors starts off the description of a unique supercar which it will be unveiling at the Dubai Motorshow tomorrow. Developed from the ground up, it incorporates a number of leading edge technologies such as active suspension, active aerodynamics, launch control and a programmable track assistant system. Among its many unique features are the all-wheel drive Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) which provides a combined output of 800 bhp. About 70% (550 bhp) of that output comes from a modified petrol-fuelled Ford EcoBoost 3.5-litre V6 (with twin turbos) which drives the rear wheels and the remainder of 250 bhp comes from an electric motor (using lithium-ion batteries) that drives the front wheels. This unique AWD system is claimed to launch the MOTION from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) under 2.5 seconds with a top speed over 320 km/h. The MOTION uses StopTech's new Continuous Carbon Ceramic (C3) AeroRotors on all four wheels to ensure smooth, fade-free stopping power. Comprising silicon carbide ceramic material reinforced with long, continuous carbon fibres, the unique C3 brake rotor material offers greater mechanical durability and unique heat transfer capabilities when compared to competitive carbon-ceramic rotors. Keeping weight as low as possible is key to high performance and efficiency so the MOTION is built with extensive use of carbon fibre composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body. The light, strong and highly impact-resistant structure provides a two-seat cabin designed to accommodate drivers of above average size in a stylish, sophisticated and aerodynamically efficient design. Kepler Motors states that only 50 units of this unique car will be offered for sale, with deliveries starting in 2011. Presumably they will be taking orders from tomorrow and hope to accumulate enough money to start buying the parts to build the cars. The company is based in California and while it does not seem to have any background of making cars but the team has credentials that would suggest it knows what high performance automobiles are all about. For example, Russ Wicks, the founder, is the only living person to hold world speed records over 320 km/h on land and water. Another member, Neil Hannemann (Program Manager) was the Engineering Director of McLaren Automotive while Derk Hartland (Engineering Director) was the Engineering Design Manager on Saleen S7 production and race car. DIMENSIONS OF THE MOTION Length: 4435 mm Height: 1185 mm Width: 2000 mm Wheelbase: 2667 mm