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 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.
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.
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.