The 2-seater speedster-styled electric concept from Volkswagen raised a lot of hope among enthusiasts during the Detroit Auto Show 2012. The new concept vehicle has explicit resemblance with another old concept car designed and presented by Volkswagen, way back in 2005 Detroit Auto Show, but don’t bear the misconception that the new concept is merely a remake.
Technical Features
E-Bugster sports a 28.3 kW lithium-ion battery and blue-e-motion drive train. It can travel up to 110 miles or 180 kilometers on one complete charge. It can reach 60 mph from a complete standstill in just 10.9 seconds. You can feed the battery from a single phase AC based household electric point or a dedicated DC charging station. It takes 35 minute to quick charge the battery. The Charging console is hidden under the fuel door, visible on the C-pillar.
Exterior
Though, E-Bugster has resemblance with Ragster concept, they are not identical. The new concept car is 90 mm shorter and 30 mm wider than the old concept. However, length-wise they are same. The front features a rearward windscreen, which laterally reaches above the A-pillar end. The additional LED headlamps and C-shaped bumper LEDs are stunning. From sides, the car looks quite streamlined with rearward window glasses and 235/35 R20 tires. Side contour lines are artistic to look at. Volkswagen has given it a speedster style in the rear.
Interior
The innovative interiors of the car make you experience a visual awakening. The Center tunnel, lightweight steering wheel, aluminium door handles and belt guides, all complement the exterior design. Abundant use of aluminum makes the car lightweight yet sturdy. The blue and white cabin lighting is quite interesting and it starts immersing you, as soon as you hit the start button. First hits the bright white light, which changes into blue as you move on. With time, the source of light becomes thinner and you witness a mystic softness within the cabin.
Via: CarBodyDesign
