The project was initially unveiled to the public in July 2008 at the British International Motor Show,[2] with deliveries originally expected in 2009,[3] but without funding the project has effectively been on hold in recent times.
The GT was displayed at the 2014 Low Carbon Vehicle Event with Magtec.[4] The GT was displayed at the London Motor Show in May 2016 as one of the main features and placed in front of the show entrance where anecdotally it received great critical acclaim for its enduring styling.[citation needed] The Lightning was in Paris where it was shown by a French manufacturer to their Asian partner with a view to a long term EU and Asia association.[citation needed]
The silver Lightning GT show car was accepted for placement at the British Motor Museum where it was on display until 2024.[5] It has been accepted there as it has a special place in British automotive history, arguably it was the leading British pioneer for EV in the 21st century.
Lightning GT at the London Motor Show in 2008 where it won 'Most Impressive Car of Show' in an online MSN poll.
The first prototype was powered by four in-wheel motors with a combined power output of 700 bhp (710 PS; 522 kW), but the production vehicles were to have a revised electric drivetrain.[6]
The car is powered by twin rear-mounted synchronous motors, driving through independent reduction gearboxes under electronic torque control. The powertrain system is sourced from MAGTEC, the leading UK powertrain manufacturer, providing rear-wheel drive and a peak power output capability of 300 kW (408 PS; 402 bhp) with 4000 Nm of torque available at the wheels.[7]
The Lightning GT accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in less than 4 seconds and is geared for over 300 km/h (185 mph). Its body will be made from carbon fibre and the chassis from a honeycomb aluminium structure. This unique H chassis will also house the battery modules which when integrated add massive torsional and beam strength. Final assembly location has yet to be determined.
A small amount of the development of the GT was assisted with a grant from the UK Government's Technical Strategy Board,[8] as part of the EEMS Consortium. The Lightning GT development car excelled as a part of this consortium with 100% drivetrain and battery reliability over a full years monitored testing. The GT covered more miles[when?] than the rest of the consortium combined.[citation needed]
Batteryedit
The standard battery specification includes two 22 kWhAltairnanolithium-titanatebattery pack 'strings'. The 9 kW standard onboard charger can fully recharge the batteries in five hours from a dedicated 32amp wired socket[clarification needed] or 12 hours from any standard socket.[clarification needed] An optional on-board charger connected to a suitable dedicated domestic power source can recharge the car from zero in 2.5 hours. A full charge will give the vehicle a 'usable' mixed use range of over 322 km (200 miles). Lightning are developing further battery combinations to take the range further on a standard pack. A range extender option is being developed which will enable significantly longer journeys.
^. Car Design News. 13 October 2008. Archived from the original on 15 November 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
^"Lightning strikes Tesla at London motor show". Cnet. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
^"The green sports car with added vroom-vroom". The Guardian. 9 July 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
^"Lightning Car Company". Magic. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
^"Electric 'Lightning GT' returns to make history". British Motor Museum. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
^Dey, Iain (24 October 2010). "Green Pioneers: Can I interest you in an electric supercar?". The Times. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
^. Lightning Car Company. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
^"Lightning plans more electric cars". Autocar. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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The Lightning GT was a battery electric sports car under development by the Lightning Car Company a London based privately owned and funded business Lightning GTOverviewManufacturerLightning Car CompanyProductionNot in productionAssemblyUKDesignerDaniel Durrant of Lightning Car Co and Chris Longmore Drive Design 1 Body and chassisClassSports carBody style2 seat coupeLayoutRear motor rear wheel drivePlatformUnique to LightningPowertrainEngineIn wheel then later Magtec Electric motorTwo 150 kW 201 2 hp onboard rear mounted synchronous motorsTransmission5 5 1 reduction ratio electronic differential rear wheel driveDimensionsWheelbase2 590 mm 102 0 in Length4 445 mm 175 0 in Width1 940 mm 76 4 in Height1 200 mm 47 2 in Kerb weight1 850 kg 4 079 lb The project was initially unveiled to the public in July 2008 at the British International Motor Show 2 with deliveries originally expected in 2009 3 but without funding the project has effectively been on hold in recent times The GT was displayed at the 2014 Low Carbon Vehicle Event with Magtec 4 The GT was displayed at the London Motor Show in May 2016 as one of the main features and placed in front of the show entrance where anecdotally it received great critical acclaim for its enduring styling citation needed The Lightning was in Paris where it was shown by a French manufacturer to their Asian partner with a view to a long term EU and Asia association citation needed The silver Lightning GT show car was accepted for placement at the British Motor Museum where it was on display until 2024 5 It has been accepted there as it has a special place in British automotive history arguably it was the leading British pioneer for EV in the 21st century Contents 1 Technical details 2 Battery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksTechnical details edit nbsp Lightning GT at the London Motor Show in 2008 where it won Most Impressive Car of Show in an online MSN poll The first prototype was powered by four in wheel motors with a combined power output of 700 bhp 710 PS 522 kW but the production vehicles were to have a revised electric drivetrain 6 The car is powered by twin rear mounted synchronous motors driving through independent reduction gearboxes under electronic torque control The powertrain system is sourced from MAGTEC the leading UK powertrain manufacturer providing rear wheel drive and a peak power output capability of 300 kW 408 PS 402 bhp with 4000 Nm of torque available at the wheels 7 The Lightning GT accelerates to 97 km h 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and is geared for over 300 km h 185 mph Its body will be made from carbon fibre and the chassis from a honeycomb aluminium structure This unique H chassis will also house the battery modules which when integrated add massive torsional and beam strength Final assembly location has yet to be determined A small amount of the development of the GT was assisted with a grant from the UK Government s Technical Strategy Board 8 as part of the EEMS Consortium The Lightning GT development car excelled as a part of this consortium with 100 drivetrain and battery reliability over a full years monitored testing The GT covered more miles when than the rest of the consortium combined citation needed Battery editThe standard battery specification includes two 22 kWh Altairnano lithium titanate battery pack strings The 9 kW standard onboard charger can fully recharge the batteries in five hours from a dedicated 32amp wired socket clarification needed or 12 hours from any standard socket clarification needed An optional on board charger connected to a suitable dedicated domestic power source can recharge the car from zero in 2 5 hours A full charge will give the vehicle a usable mixed use range of over 322 km 200 miles Lightning are developing further battery combinations to take the range further on a standard pack A range extender option is being developed which will enable significantly longer journeys See also editList of electric cars currently available Tesla Roadster 2008 Venturi Fetish AMG E CellReferences edit The Hidden Work of Design Consultancies Car Design News 13 October 2008 Archived from the original on 15 November 2008 Retrieved 10 August 2012 Lightning strikes Tesla at London motor show Cnet 23 July 2008 Retrieved 10 August 2012 The green sports car with added vroom vroom The Guardian 9 July 2008 Retrieved 10 August 2012 Lightning Car Company Magic Retrieved 17 April 2020 Electric Lightning GT returns to make history British Motor Museum Retrieved 6 April 2024 Dey Iain 24 October 2010 Green Pioneers Can I interest you in an electric supercar The Times Retrieved 6 April 2024 Performance Lightning Car Company Archived from the original on 14 April 2015 Retrieved 14 April 2015 Lightning plans more electric cars Autocar Retrieved 29 July 2014 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lightning GT Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lightning GT 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