For exotic car enthusiasts, celebrating Earth Day means reading up on the latest eco-friendly exotic car news. With the focus on eco-conscious living and the high cost of gas last year, many exotic cars are now going green. Check out some of the most exciting developments in eco-friendly exotic cars!
A celebrity favorite, the Tesla Roadster marries serious performance with environmental responsibility. With a chassis based on the Lotus Elise, the Tesla Roadster is undeniably attention-grabbing. And it’s green too. The car, which goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds, gets the equivalent of 120 miles per gallon.
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This beautiful concept car runs on pure ethanol, and its 2.8L Twin Turbo V6 engine will impress any exotic car fan. The Aero-X can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and it boasts an impressive 400 horsepower. Even more remarkable is the futuristic design; the entire driver’s compartment opens up.
Even though this electric car tops out at around 100 mph, it makes up for its lack of speed with an incredible futuristic-looking exterior. It can also go from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and is capable of getting about 150 miles per charge. The charge time is about an hour.
Audi R Zero
Even though it’s only a concept car, the Audi R Zero is pretty exciting. With four electric motors (one for each wheel), this exotic vehicle gets 1091 total horsepower. All that power contributes to some pretty impressive performance. The Audi R Zero can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds.
The name of this car is an acronym for “Future Toyota Hybrid Sport,” and the car does what it’s designed to do. It’s both green and impressively sporty. A hybrid that produces 400 horsepower and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds, the FT-HS is also aimed at regular people. The starting MSRP is expected to be in the neighborhood of $30,000.
Based right here in Texas, Ronn Motors has built an impressive hydrogen hybrid vehicle. The Austin car manufacturer uses fuel injection to boost the performance of the car using “hydrogen on demand” technology. The car’s exotic exterior makes it a fierce competitor in the green exotic vehicle market.
Even though some of these vehicles won’t be available for years, you can still drive your dream car today. Exotic car sharing clubs are a great way to be eco-friendly and still drive a Mercedes or Lamborghini. You only drive the car when you need an exotic vehicle, so sharing an exotic car might be even more green than owning one of these beauties.
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Earth day is an interesting event. An empty road free from cars.
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