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Chrysler announces the 2010 Circuit
The Circuit from the house of Chrysler has been recently announced and is expected to be built based on the forth-coming electric technology. The vehicle was unveiled at Detroit Auto Show in 2009. The other features in the vehicle remain almost unchanged and there are no drastic changes when compared with the previous model of Chrysler Circuit.
The tangerine paint gives a new appearance to the vehicle. It looks similar to the Dodge EV model. The well known modification made to the vehicle is its front fascia. It is designed by adding the latest four bar grille from the Dodge company. The headlamps remain same as that of in its predecessor model and it is a carryover to the Lotus Europa.
The features equipped under the hood look similar to the Dodge EV model. It comes with the electric motor engine that produces 200 kilo watts of power and torque of 480 lb ft.
With its powerful engine, the 2010 Circuit accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 5 seconds and it can cover quarter mile distance in just 13 seconds. The maximum speed that can be achieved by the new 2010 Circuit model is 120 miles per hour and according to the reports it is expected to deliver more.
The engine and electric motor in the vehicle are powered by the battery pack made up of Lithium ion, placed behind the cabin. According to the sources from the Chrysler group, it is expected that the battery mounted in the vehicle can deliver massive power so that it may cover the distance of over 150 miles to 200 miles. The recharging of battery can be done through a 220 volt household outlet and it is enough to recharge the batteries for a period of four hours or eight hours via a 110 volt outlet. It is enough to cover up to the distance of up to 200 miles per one recharge to the present generation vehicles.
The EV concept of the Circuit from the Dodge is expected to hit the market by 2013. The roadster high cost electric vehicle is built with the collaboration of Lotus. The Circuit EV concept was also displayed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The model is expected to come with all the needed safety features and the other standard features that meet the requirements of the next generation car enthusiasts.
The safety features that are include in the vehicle include:
• Antilock brake system
• Curtain side air bags
• Front side air bags
• Side impact air bags
• Electronic stability system
The other features that are expected as standard in the 2010 Circuit are the power locks and mirrors, stereo sound system, navigation system and wireless satellite radio. The vehicle is expected to perform well in the crash tests as it will be built with very high quality materials. The 2010 Circuit is designed so as that to provide more safety to the driver and to the passengers at both the front seats and rear seats. The model is expected to be released by the last quarter of 2010.