Drako GTE

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Drako GTE
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Overview
Manufacturer Drako Motors
Production2019–present (25 produced planned)
Model years 2020–present
Assembly San Jose, California, USA
Designer Lowie Vermeersch at Granstudio
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury sports sedan (F)
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout Quad-motor, four-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Electric motor 225 kW four electric motors
Power output895 kW (1,217 PS; 1,200 hp)
Transmission 2 speed
Battery 90 kWh lithium-ion battery
Electric range 402 km (250 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,159 mm (124.4 in)
Length5,105 mm (201.0 in)
Width2,065 mm (81.3 in)
Height1,305 mm (51.4 in)
Kerb weight 2,404 kg (5,300 lb)

The Drako GTE is an electric luxury sports sedan manufactured by Drako Motors.

Contents

History

In August 2019, the American company Drako Motors presented its first series vehicle in the form of an electric full-size luxury sedan. [1]

The GTE is based on the Karma Revero GT model (a derivative of the Fisker Karma). [2] Similarly to it, it adopted the characteristic proportions of the oblong bonnet, massive wheel arches and a short rear overhang. The front apron has a large imitation of the air intake in the shape of a rounded hexagon, while the headlights took the form of aggressively stylized. [3] The GTE was released in 2020 in a limited series of 25 copies. The price per unit is approximately US$1.2 million. [4]

Specifications

The GTE has a drive system consisting of four electric motors, each with a power output of 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp). The total power of the vehicle is 1,200 hp (895 kW; 1,217 PS), the maximum torque is 8,800 N⋅m (6,491 lb⋅ft; 897 kg⋅m), while the maximum speed is 332 km/h (206 mph). [5] The 90 kWh battery allows to reach 402 kilometres (250 mi) of range on a single charge. [6]

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References

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