Dodge Circuit EV: Brand new version of all-electric sports car boasts unique, fearless Dodge design
All-electric vehicle delivers sports car performance with zero gasoline consumption, zero tailpipe emissions and 150-200 mile driving range
The Dodge Circuit EV displays bold exterior and interior styling with outstanding performance, zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions.
The Dodge Circuit EV design screams pure sports car from every angle. The Dodge Circuit EV's profile demonstrates perfect proportions for balanced handling, placing the driver and passenger midway along the wheelbase. At the front of the vehicle, the distinctive Dodge crosshair grille splits the wind, sending it over the long, low hood and cleanly over the windshield and cockpit. The body sides feature a deep scallop, providing visual depth and also a functional rear-brake air duct. At the rear, the functional elements blend with design to create a uniform finish.
"The exterior styling of the Dodge Circuit EV mates bold Dodge styling to the no-compromise performance attributes of an all-electric performance sports car," said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC. "The Dodge Circuit EV offers an extremely fun-to-drive, expressive sports car without fuel consumption and with virtually no impact on the environment."
The Dodge Circuit EV is adorned in all-new "Tangoreen" exterior color, wearing large "EV" graphics on both sides of the sports car.
The uncomplicated interior of the Dodge Circuit EV delivers a combination of pure function and athletic refinement. The cockpit design puts complete control of the car at the driver's fingertips. Nestled within a leather-covered instrument cluster are two primary analog-face gauges. A digital display conveys information regarding the electric-drive system.
The seats feature deep bolsters and are covered in premium leather. The same premium leather covers the center console and the width of the instrument panel.
The Dodge Circuit EV delivers all of the convenience features of a performance sports car, including premium sound system, power windows and door locks, air conditioning, speed control.
Propelled by a completely electric ENVI drivetrain, the Dodge Circuit EV posts impressive performance numbers:
0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds
¼-mile in 13 seconds
Top speed of more than 120 mph
Perhaps the most impressive Dodge Circuit EV number, however, is zero. That's how much gasoline the vehicle consumes while providing exhilarating sports car performance. It's also how much tailpipe emissions are produced.
The Dodge Circuit EV utilizes just three powertrain components. These include a 200 kW (268 horsepower) electric motor to drive the wheels, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to power the electric-drive motor, and a controller that manages energy flow.
Working with the latest advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the Dodge Circuit EV has a driving range of 150 to 200 miles between charges – more than triple the average daily commute of most consumers. Recharging the vehicle is a simple one-step process: plugging into a standard 110-volt household outlet. The recharge time can be cut in half by using a typical 220-volt household appliance power outlet.
The Dodge Circuit EV offers driving enthusiasts a performance sports car that can be driven to work every day – without consuming gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions.
Dodge Circuit EV – Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle Type Battery Electric Vehicle,
2-passenger performance coupe
Weight and Dimensions
Length 153.5 inches / 3900 mm
Width 67.5 inches / 1714 mm
Height 45.3 inches / 1150 mm
Wheelbase 91.7 inches / 2330 mm
Track front / rear 57.4 inches / 1457 mm 58.7 inches / 1490 mm
Turn circle 38.0 feet / 11.6 m
Powertrain and Suspension
Layout Rear-wheel drive
Motor Power: 200 kW (268 hp)
Regenerative braking
Battery Lithium-ion battery
Suspension Front - Independent
Rear - Independent
Wheels and Tires
Tire size front P195 / 45ZR17 23.9 inches / 607 mm
Tire size rear P235 / 40ZR18 25.4 inches / 645 mm
Color Scheme
Exterior Tangoreen
Interior Black Leather with Satin Silver accents
Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) less than 5 seconds
Standing ¼-mile low-13 seconds
Top speed greater than 120 mph (approximately 193 kph)
All-electric range 150-200 miles (approximately 241-322 km)
normalicy wrote:If they would start releasing these things & stop just talking, I'd be more interested. So far, they are just teasing & it's killing me.
no shit
"I'm seriously going to pummel you until you purr like a bitch-kitten!!"
just like has been said... I could care less if they made a 200MPG car... until I could go buy and use one its stupid to talk about it. the stupid Volt has "been around" for 3 years now... when the hell will we see it! for that matter where is the new Camereo?
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Make the car very expensive....(again no one will buy but the super rich, top 6% maybe)
Give a tax credit for owning one (again, only the top 6% get the credit-do they really need it?)
Increase taxes on standard gas powered car to persuade more people to buy them (great, the middle class pays more now)
I think Honda and Toyota need to stomp these crappy domestic automakers into the ground. I guess its a given once you get into the top 6% you have to become even more greedy (greed outweighs common morals and sense of social and economic responsibility)
And the US auto companys are in trouble why? I love my VW Diesel. I get 50mpg easily and there is no hybrid crap involved. Hell there was talk of a diesel hybrid that would do around 85. All my friends complain about why cant ford or chevy make ranger or S10 with my little diesel in it. Hell Toyota could just import the diesel hilux and OWN the small truck market.
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Pugsley wrote:And the US auto companys are in trouble why? I love my VW Diesel.
What model Pugs? I'm in the market for another car, a cheap car like a VW bug. Lots of them for sale around here, and the prices are right around ~$2000 which is well within my budget. I've been looking at the 67-73 years, since they do not require any smog devices and are exempt from the California smog requirement.
Sorry, I have a New Beetle. Its a 03 TDI. You can find TDIs in model years 98-05ish. they came in the beetles, golfs, jettas, and possibly the rabbit had the option. If you can find a good used TDI it won't be too cheap. I got my used 03 TDI with 55K on it at a dealer and paid 14k for it. The TDIs DO hold value even on the private market. Some times you can find 100K+ TDIs for around 5-7k on ebay.
98-03 will be an ALH engine. I know it has a electronic injector pump that runs off the timing belt.
03-05ish is the Pump-Duse. I don't know anything about them because I have the ALH. Lots of hop up parts for both. Apparently VW is conservative with tuning, so with just a chip on a ALH you can go from 90HP 130tk to around 130HP and ~250tk.
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Yeah, that's the engine that beat out all of the hybrids in some review I saw a few years ago. Funny thing is that the 400hp Corvette was competitive with the hybrids.
Pugsley wrote:yeah EPA underrated the new TDI jetta. People are reporting easily getting 40mpg from them.
All the new EPA ratings for the most part seem underrated. I can't find the link as to how they test but I know they changed the criteria about a year or so ago.
