Hyperion XP-1 – hydrogen space supercar

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Hyperion Motors engineers have been working on their hypercar for more than one year – the first teasers of the California long-term construction appeared back in 2015. Nevertheless, the car was still shown live and they promise to bring it to the market in 2022. The main theme of the project has not changed – “space technologies for roads”.

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The American company Hyperion Motors showed the hydrogen supercar Hyperion XP-1, which has been developed by over 10 engineers and scientists over the past 200 years.

“Aerospace engineers have long recognized the benefits of hydrogen as the world's most abundant and lightest element, and with this vehicle, consumers will experience its exceptional value,” said Angelo Kafantaris, CEO of Hyperion.

The car is made in a futuristic design with folding doors and the use of NASA space technology. The monocoque is made of a metal composite, which includes carbon fiber and titanium, and the aerodynamic diffuser is reinforced with Kevlar – it keeps the air flow in the right direction for stability at high speeds. Due to such materials, the mass of the machine was less than 1032 kg.

The hydrogen power plant is not just a flight of marketing thought, but a very real state of affairs. Other divisions of Hyperion Inc. work in the energy and aerospace sectors, and their main focus is hydrogen fuel.

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The characteristics of the novelty speak for themselves: the top speed is over 355 km/h, the power reserve is about 1610 km.

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The body is surrounded by movable wings with built-in solar panels – they change their position, following the trajectory of the sun. Optionally, you can install carbon fiber wheels with carbon-ceramic brakes.

The interior also turned out to be “cosmic”: carbon fiber, titanium and genuine leather were used in the interior trim, and a curved 98-inch display occupied the entire length of the central tunnel. Vehicle systems can be controlled not only by touch, but also by gestures.

Inside the show car are seats with carbon fiber frames, titanium pedals and a gear selector. The main feature is a 98-inch touchscreen that occupies the entire central tunnel. In addition, vehicle systems can be controlled using gestures.

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Hyperion XP-1 is an all-wheel drive hypercar. The car is driven by several permanent magnet electric motors, providing a top speed of over 355 km/h and acceleration to hundreds in less than 2,2 seconds. Hydrogen is stored in carbon fiber cylinders – a full refueling, which takes no more than five minutes, is enough for 1635 km of travel.

The main advantage of a high-speed hydrogen car over electric hypercars is mass. The absence of heavy batteries, as well as a metal-composite monocoque using carbon fiber and titanium, allow the coupe to keep within 1032 kg.

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According to the manufacturer, high-performance permanent magnet electric motors, a three-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive accelerate the two-door to 97 km/h in less than 2,2 seconds. Another significant plus is that a full refueling of carbon fiber hydrogen tanks takes about five minutes. Battery hypercars are not even close to ready for this.

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In total, it is planned to release 300 copies, each of which will be assembled manually, taking into account the wishes of the customer. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2022. The company is not yet ready to name the price, but said that the cost will be commensurate with other supercars of this level.

The hypercar uses a fully independent double wishbone suspension made from ultra-light space-grade aluminum alloy.

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Hydraulics are responsible for the ride height.

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In the States, cars will be assembled by hand. In total, the company plans to release 300 copies of the XP-1.

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Naturally, an extensive personalization program will be offered to customers. Prices have not yet been announced.

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The carbon fiber wheels are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires in 255/30 ZR21 front and 335/25 ZR22 rear. Responsible for stopping carbon-ceramic brakes with rotors with a diameter of 457 and 432 mm, respectively.

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Active aerodynamics system – mirror housings that change the reach, as well as moving body elements. The latter are solar panels that turn towards the light source in quiet driving modes.