An impressive 483 horsepower is produced by the electric sports coupe AIM EV Sport 01, with all of the power going exclusively to the rear wheels
The Nagoya-based engineering company AIM will make a splash at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed by unveiling their most recent design, the AIM EV Sport 01. Just a few months ago, in April, this thrilling lightweight electric sports coupe made its debut. Notably, none other than Shiro Nakamura, a well-known figure in the automotive industry, is the designer of this amazing vehicle. As the centre of attention at this prestigious event, get ready to be enthralled by the AIM EV Sport 01’s innovative and dynamic features.
The automotive industry has never been the same since Carlos Ghosn hired Nakamura-san as its Chief Designer in 1999. Since 2006, Nakamura-san has been the company’s senior vice president and chief creative officer. He oversaw the creation of numerous iconic Nissan vehicles. Outstanding models like the Nissan GT-R, 370Z (also known as Fairlady Z in Japan), Cube, Leaf, and Juke were developed under his imaginative direction. It is important to note that Nakamura-san, who previously worked at Nissan, was instrumental in creating the Isuzu VehiCROSS, demonstrating his talent at various automakers.
After leaving Nissan in 2017, Nakamura-san began a new chapter by taking the helm of a stand-alone business called SN Design Platform. This platform was the driving force behind the stunning electric sports coupe known as the AIM EV Sport 01, which was created for a Japanese engineering company. Nakamura-san continues to make significant contributions to the automotive industry with his wealth of experience and knowledge through his creative design solutions and forward-thinking outlook.
The AIM EV Sport 01’s body is made up of alluring curves that flow naturally throughout it, with the exception of the rear end, which is distinguished by sharp edges and rounded contours. Its multi-tubular aluminium frame, double-wishbone suspension system in both the front and rear, and fashionable 20-inch wheels all contribute to the vehicle’s lightweight design. Body panels made of a carbon fibre laminate structure surround the carbon fibre tub, showcasing a beautiful union of strength and style.
Nakamura-san claims that the AIM EV Sport 01 was inspired by the spirit of enduring sports cars from the past, utilising the benefits of its rear-wheel-drive layout. A minimalist and clean aesthetic was used to achieve the goal of creating a design that exuded dynamism while maintaining an air of sophisticated elegance. The simple design language of the EV Sport 01, which forgoes exaggerated and intricate surfaces, is reminiscent of the classic European and Japanese sports cars from the 1960s. The importance of displaying the vehicle at Goodwood was emphasised by Nakamura-san because it is in keeping with the history and inspiration of the vehicle.
As it gets ready for its eagerly awaited debut at the prestigious Goodwood Hillclimb, the nimble and small two-seat electric sports car known as the AIM EV Sport 01 is undergoing rigorous dynamic testing. Two liquid-cooled, high-performance electric motors drive each of the two rear wheels of this svelte coupe, which has a lightweight construction and tips the scales at just 3,142 pounds. The remarkable 10,000 rpm maximum speed capability of these motors adds to the car’s thrilling on-road performance.
The AIM EV Sport 01’s two motors work together to produce an impressive 483 horsepower and a sizable 546 lb-ft of torque. An 81 kWh lithium battery that is intelligently divided into four separate packs powers these motors, ensuring effective power distribution and enhanced performance for the electric sports car.
An array of powertrain innovations, including the emergence of electric vehicles like the AIM EV Sport 01, will be on display at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. BMW will also demonstrate its lineup of vehicles that run on hydrogen, showcasing the developments in this alternative fuel. In addition, Porsche has exciting plans to highlight the development of sustainable mobility at this prestigious motoring event by revealing a collection of 911 models powered by synthetic fuel.
Source: Carbuzz