When you think of fast cars, you may think of engine noise and petrol. Most will associate power and speed with petrol fuel, yet Aspark has come up with something that completely twists that perspective on its head.

The Aspark Owl, released in 2020, is the fastest accelerating car in the world and it's fully electric.

It can hit 100km/h in less than 2 seconds, beating any Ferrari or Porsche. Let's take a closer look at this Japanese car's specs, secrets, and design.

The Specs Of An Aspark Owl

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The Aspark Owl went through three years of design, prototyping, and manufacturing. The process began in 2017, with a concept to build the world's fastest electric car. Little did they know they would make the world's fastest accelerating car, electric-powered or not.

The 2-door coupe sports car boasts a double motor, with two at the rear and two at the front. The Aspark Owl is also an all-wheel drive. All-wheel drives promote grip, which is key for acceleration performance.

Aspark fitted the Owl with a 69 kWh lithium-ion battery, which was designed by Daneeca Ltd at Silverstone UK. The battery offers a range of up to 459km between charges. Power and range are all well and good, but you want to find out how and why the Aspark Owl is the fastest accelerating car ever.

Aspark fitted the electric car with an immense double wishbone suspension, which offers maximum handling for fast acceleration.

One huge key for acceleration is the weight of a car. The car has a carbon-fiber body with hidden stainless steel inside the structural support system. The support structure offers strength and reliability. Together this weighs 120kg, which is very light for a high-end sports car. The lighter the car, the quicker it can pick up speed.

The car is also under 1 meter tall, which means it can glide through the air seamlessly with less resistance. Aspark has thoroughly thought out the dimensions of the car, which clearly has a significant impact on its acceleration abilities. Aspark reports that the car can reach 60mph in 1.69 seconds.

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The Background And Final Design

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During the design process, Aspark wanted to get every tiny detail right. Of course, they were in a process of making the world's fastest accelerating car, so every detail is important.

The final decisions that were made meant that a few additions were added, and a few features were taken away. Key changes were made to the bodywork, which we now know is a key for maximum acceleration.

Aspark decided to add wing mirrors, which crazily were not going to be featured from the initial design. Other final features included an active rear wing and redesigned rear glass. All features are essential for improved driving, making the car more user-friendly.

How Can An Electric Car Be The Fastest?

Most powerful cars are powered by petrol, hence the association between petrol and ultimate power. Yet, electric cars are slowly taking over this assumption.

For example, the Aspark Owl is fitted with a battery that can offer up to 1,984 horsepower. This power is double that of a petrol-hybrid powered sports car like a Ferrari NV. The battery power of the Owl does not offer just power, it offers less emissions and improved efficiency.

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Why Was The Aspark Owl A Secret?

Aspark kept the Owl a secret during its years of design and production. Over its four years under wraps, the team endlessly redesigned the car to ensure it was perfect. After all, they didn't want to miss the mark and miss out on being the world's fast electric car.

The long wait and secrecy were well worth it after the company released it in 2020 and all speed-seekers, racing teams, and electric car fans went crazy for it.

In summary, the Aspark Owl is an almighty car with an impressive and well-thought design. Its light-weight body and powerful battery offer ultimate speed, range, and luxury. Only 50 models are being released for sale, with the price tag set at a whopping $3.2 million.

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