Eliica, the 8-wheeled super vehicle gets closer to production

AVANTI R5 · 12-30-2008, 01:22 PM

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More than twenty years ago, Dr. Hiroshi Shimizu made his first electric car by converting a gasoline-propelled sedan to electric drive. Trained as an environmental engineer, Mr. Shimizu became progressively more interested in going beyond the limits of electric car technology; and the Eliica is the latest evidence of this – a potent, 8-wheeled super vehicle with a maximum speed of 230 mph (370 km/h).

A powerful 60kW (80 hp) electric motor propels each of its eight wheels. Initially envisaged in 2003, Shimizu together with his engineering students made two Eliicas at an estimated cost of $320,000. One variant is considered a “speed” version; while the second is considered the “acceleration” version.

The objective of the team at Keio University is to attain the world speed record of 400 km/h (250 mph). These two versions employ lithium ion batteries and have a working reach of 200 miles (320 km). Curiosity in Dr. Shimizu’s efforts clearly has been lately renewed as the Japanese government became aware of the significance of electric-powered vehicles. The team would like to get corporate sponsorship to make 200 of the four-passenger Eliicas for a projected cost of 30 million Yen or just about $255,000

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Sideshowbob · 12-30-2008, 01:42 PM

What is the cherry blossom band for?

Sir_Xenon · 12-30-2008, 02:12 PM

The weight on that thing is at either end.... not too happy in corners this.

Hites · 12-30-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Xenon

The weight on that thing is at either end.... not too happy in corners this.

its a friggin limo. do you expect a lincoln town car to be autocrossing? either way, this is gonna be a helluva luxobarge.

scrapin' · 12-30-2008, 04:51 PM

Does anyone else think it kinda looks like and old Citroen (minus 4 wheels)?

quentinberg007 · 12-30-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapin'

Does anyone else think it kinda looks like and old Citroen (minus 4 wheels)?

Yup, as soon as I saw the photos, I thought, "this has to be by Citroen or at least french."

~~Quentin

justincredible · 12-31-2008, 09:21 AM

I dig all 8 of those wheels.

I'm picturing this up on blocks on the side of the street in New York. It's like hitting 2 cars at once.

Calamity Jesus · 12-31-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hites

its a friggin limo. do you expect a lincoln town car to be autocrossing? either way, this is gonna be a helluva luxobarge.

Uhh...

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More than twenty years ago, Dr. Hiroshi Shimizu made his first electric car by converting a gasoline-propelled sedan to electric drive. Trained as an environmental engineer, Mr. Shimizu became progressively more interested in going beyond the limits of electric car technology; and the Eliica is the latest evidence of this – a potent, 8-wheeled super vehicle with a maximum speed of 230 mph (370 km/h).

A powerful 60kW (80 hp) electric motor propels each of its eight wheels. Initially envisaged in 2003, Shimizu together with his engineering students made two Eliicas at an estimated cost of $320,000. One variant is considered a “speed” version; while the second is considered the “acceleration” version.

The objective of the team at Keio University is to attain the world speed record of 400 km/h (250 mph). These two versions employ lithium ion batteries and have a working reach of 200 miles (320 km). Curiosity in Dr. Shimizu’s efforts clearly has been lately renewed as the Japanese government became aware of the significance of electric-powered vehicles. The team would like to get corporate sponsorship to make 200 of the four-passenger Eliicas for a projected cost of 30 million Yen or just about $255,000

It isn't a limo.

WhiteKnightSTi · 12-31-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaverboy

Uhh...

It isn't a limo.

Well just because it's fast in a straight line doesn't mean it's a sports car.

JuggernautTCW · 01-01-2009, 12:04 PM

tire rotation job = $500

dboz · 01-01-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Xenon

The weight on that thing is at either end.... not too happy in corners this.

Should be great with all that rubber digging in.

pgtkid · 01-01-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapin'

Does anyone else think it kinda looks like and old Citroen (minus 4 wheels)?

Is that a big block hiding in there?????

Imprezard · 01-01-2009, 03:04 PM

LOL it's cool to see my school on NASIOC.

WillRX · 01-01-2009, 03:17 PM

Do want...it looks like a cross between a Citroen and Homer Simpson's dream car.

IMPORTIMAGE · 01-01-2009, 04:30 PM

not sexy...but cool concept
640hp...i wonder how it handles and how much it weighs

Hites · 01-01-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteKnightSTi

Well just because it's fast in a straight line doesn't mean it's a sports car.

once again, another reluctant but 100% agreement with whiteknightsti.

beaverboy, they never mention handling, so your point is moot. also, how many passengers is a maybach 62? 4 passenger, so shut it.

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Sideshowbob Scooby Guru Member#: 50304 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Smalbany NY Vehicle: 97 TJ, 04 Matrix XR70R, 03 Gas Gas 250	What is the cherry blossom band for?

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