by qwk (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:00:10 GMT)
What is innovative about the Spark is its utilization of monster torque coupled with high gearing. What results is the Spark drive motor runs at more relaxed RPMs than typical EVs with a broader bandwith of power. Where other EVs start to lose their legs, the Spark will keep on gaining momentum.... I can't wait to try one out, it's got to be a real kick in the ass of a ride..![:twisted:]( "Twisted Evil")
Where the Spark should standout against other EVs is not 0-60 but 60-90, where its long legged gearing and big torque keep the car pulling strong. The i3 may beat it to 60, but may be tailing the Spark at 90 - it's only a matter of time before we all find out. What I'd really like to see is what it would do against a Model S with both running side by side at 60mph before given the GO signal. GM better get off their asses with marketing this little scootwagon because it's got great sales potential as EVs go. Being as affordable as it is, it should bring in loads of younger mass market buyers looking for a great street cruiser/workday commuter combo.The Model S will pulverize the Spark from 60mph+. Trust me on this. I have driven both a P85 and own a regular 85kwh car, and from about 35mph+ they have almost identical performance. You are effectively comparing a low 12 second car to a low 16 second car in the 1/4 mile, which is like comparing a geo metro to a Corvette.
blackmamba wrote:
qwk wrote:
I though the main point was better performance, of which the Spark lacks? If you tout numbers, the car better back it up on the track.
If the Spark motor was really innovative, you would see a much better performing car. You don't, which means the Spark motor is just a plain jane run of the mill. A vehicle's performance speaks for itself, no need to cherry pick bogus numbers to make it look good.
If the Spark motor was really innovative, you would see a much better performing car. You don't, which means the Spark motor is just a plain jane run of the mill. A vehicle's performance speaks for itself, no need to cherry pick bogus numbers to make it look good.
What is innovative about the Spark is its utilization of monster torque coupled with high gearing. What results is the Spark drive motor runs at more relaxed RPMs than typical EVs with a broader bandwith of power. Where other EVs start to lose their legs, the Spark will keep on gaining momentum.... I can't wait to try one out, it's got to be a real kick in the ass of a ride..
Where the Spark should standout against other EVs is not 0-60 but 60-90, where its long legged gearing and big torque keep the car pulling strong. The i3 may beat it to 60, but may be tailing the Spark at 90 - it's only a matter of time before we all find out. What I'd really like to see is what it would do against a Model S with both running side by side at 60mph before given the GO signal. GM better get off their asses with marketing this little scootwagon because it's got great sales potential as EVs go. Being as affordable as it is, it should bring in loads of younger mass market buyers looking for a great street cruiser/workday commuter combo.