The GAC Aion Hyper SSR electric hypercar has been shown for the first time in Milan. The Chinese hypercar is already on sale in its home market, costing the equivalent of £140,000. GAC boldly claims that Lamborghini and Ferrari’s hypercar monopoly has been “broken by China.”
1,225PS GAC Aion Hyper SSR EV is China’s answer to Ferrari
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We’re not so sure, but what can’t be denied is that the GAC is quick; with three motors, 1,225PS (901kW) and 1,200Nm (8851lb ft) of torque, it can launch you towards the horizon like a Shenzhou rocket hitting 0-62mph in 1.9 seconds on its way to a 155mph top speed.
GAC claims a 314-mile range from the SSR’s 75kWh battery. Carbon fibre bodywork, wheels and brakes suggest the GAC could be pretty light for an EV, although there’s no official figure, and it comes with a McLaren-style active spoiler.
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Standard equipment includes sports seats and active cruise control, a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch driver’s display, and – best of all – frameless gullwing doors. The GAC isn’t all about savage performance, though. It also displays a softer side, claiming to be environmentally sustainable, using materials such as yarn and vegan leather in its production.
Lamborghini and Ferrari can rest easy now because the SSR hasn’t yet been confirmed for European sale.
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