Since building hybrids and electrically-powered cars is the trend being followed nowadays, expect car manufacturers to find different creative ways to build these types of vehicles. Bentley, for example, has decided to build what looks to be a very cramped, yet stylish looking electric car called the Continental DC.
The Continental DC (DC stands for Direct Current), was actually developed by 6 apprentices from Bentley called the Greenpower Team. They made use of a 24-volt electric motor that’s capable of running 0.5 hp and 5.1 lb. ft. of torque. All this, while running on just a pair of 12-volt batteries. Even though it looks a bit tiny and the seating doesn’t look all that comfortable, the Continental DC is still able to pack a wallop by being able to reach a speed of 40 mph.
Due to being an electric powered car, the Continental DC was able to bring home a special “Spirit of Greenpower” award after racing for four hours at the Greenpower Corporate Challenge, which was held at Sussex. The contest also featured competing cars from fifteen schools and nine corporations.
With that behind them, the team’s current goal is to join and conquer the Formula 24+ season. Consisting of eight 90-minute races, the Continental DC will end up going against other cars of its kind. Here’s wishing the Greenpower Team good luck and hopefully, they get to win and take home the big prize.
Source: Wired Blog Network
May 6, 2008 at 6:56 am
Am really a fun of cars. Whenever some one blogs about a car, horse power never misses out.
I come to ask, Apart from motor sport, do people really need to drive at speeds greater that 200km/hr? In Europe and West do people ever find need to drive at speeds greater than 200km/hr?
June 5, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hi Joseph, thanks for the comment. The fastest speed I would say is probably at 120 mph. And that’s if there are no police officers prowling the street. Most of the time, people just stick to the speed limit.