LCC Lightning GT, 2009

 

 

 

•  LCC Lightning GT, 2009

Technical Specification

Drive Motor
Hi-Pa Drive technology - four 120kw power Permanent Magnet brushless motors
Full traction control and regenerative braking on all four wheels independently

    Battery
        State of the art NanoSafe™ battery packs. 36kw power

    Chassis Type
        Multi-tubular spaceframe backbone chassis

    Bodywork Type
        Two-door
        Material: Lightweight carbon fibre/Kevlar composite technology

    Suspension
        Fully independent suspension
        Front and rear double wishbones, coils-over shock

    Steering
        Rack and pinion
        Electrically power-assisted with driver select mode
        Adjustable for both rake and reach

    Braking
        Regenerative braking on all four wheels
        Independent mechanical handbrake system locking rear wheel motors

Wheels & Tyres
Front & rear - 20"/20'' x 7.5J wheels lightweight cast aluminium alloy (Lightweight magnesium/carbon fibre as option)
COOPERTIRES Cooper Zeon 2XS 245/40R20

    Dimensions
        Length: 175" / 4445 mm
        Width excl. mirrors: 76.3" / 1940 mm
        Height: 47.2" / 1200 mm
        Wheelbase: 102" / 2590 mm
        Front track: 65.7" / 1669 mm
        Rear track: 65.7" / 1669 mm
        Ground clearance: 5.51" / 140 mm
        Turning circle: 28 ft
        Anticipated weight dist. (F/R-full): 48/52

Standard Features
    Anti lock braking system
    Traction control
    Regenerative braking
    Electronic door entry
    Programmable external engine sound generator
    Central door locking
    Alarm and immobilizer
    Electric windows
    Acoustic information and entertainment system
    Part leather/alcantara sports seats
    Forged alloy wheels
    Tinted windows
    Home based charging system (EVCS) with integral safety features
    Hella focused beam halogen headlamps
    LED taillights, front, rear and side-mounted lights

Colours
    Available in Electric Lightning Blue, black and silver as standard

Options & accessories
    Air conditioning
    Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system
    Satellite navigation system
    Non standard colour / metallic paint
    Full leather trim
    Mobile charging system
    Car cover

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LCC Lightning GT Concept, 2008

 

 

 

•  LCC Lightning GT Concept, 2008

In June 2007, The Lightning Car Company announced its intent to develop electric technology for a luxury British sports car - the Lightning GT. Today sees the unveiling of its evolutionary design. This super car with its outstanding presence & performance is set to put British sports car innovation well and truly back on the map.

Designed to accommodate the latest battery and motor technology and reflect its 100% electric power and performance, the electric Lightning prototype is being hand-built by a small team of passionate British engineers, designers and collaborators.

Whilst the rest of the automotive world engages in the hybrid, hydrogen or electric debate, the Lightning Car Company firmly believes its 100% Electric Lightning GT will help kick start the market for performance EV's. Without a significant positive shift in perception, electric motoring will remain a huge compromise in the eyes of driving enthusiasts and therefore fail to impress the masses. Our vision is shared by the world's biggest car maker, General Motors, who believes the global oil supply has peaked and a switch to electric cars is inevitable...

The design team has created a successor to the petrol Lightning GT. Combining the spirit, heritage, individuality and drama of the original car with a dynamic and contemporary design language moves it into a new era and, in doing so, embraces the new technologies and innovative architecture that reside beneath its skin. Subtle creases, positive and negative sections add a sense of strength and finesse to the dramatic surfaces of the car while retaining an understated, yet distinctive British Grand Tourer aesthetic. The Lightning's interior will also be designed to complement the unique electric driving experience.
With the build of the prototype well underway, we should see how this translates into the 'real thing' during the second half of 2008. The electric Lightning GT and Sports versions are now available to pre-order and deposits of £15,000 are being accepted.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHTNING - DESIGN FEATURES
The vehicle proportion has been retained yet exaggerated, enhancing the dramatic volumes of the car. A reduction of visual mass through the corners of the vehicle has assisted creating a more dynamic shape in keeping with the lightweight ethos of the vehicle.

The Carbon skin appears to be draped over the revised chassis architecture and wheels creating powerful arch bulges and undulations within the surfaces. These augment the sense of drama and character, enhancing the visual strength of the vehicle.
Feature creases run from front to rear of the car accelerating your eye through the surfaces generating a subtle nose forward movement while linking key functional areas.

The iconic head fairings have been retained and revised carbon panels form exit air vents. Vents in the bonnet and side surfaces hint at the performance credentials of the car while adding visual continuity, interest and cooling of the power source.
The "face" of the car has been reinterpreted to generate a stronger, more contemporary shape. The light cluster design follows the crease line forming an aggressive feature while the revised "mouth" encases feature fog lamps.

In place of the exhaust housing is a down force generating sculptured diffuser. Rear lamps are inset into a Carbon fibre graphic adding sophistication while generating a signature rear shape. The overall design appears lower, wider and more muscular than its predecessor hinting at superior aggression and performance characteristics.

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