Its name is Aspark SP600 and it’s there“The world’s fastest electric supercar. Thanks to a project managed by Manifattura Automobili Torino and technical support from Bridgestone, the car was launched by driver Marc Basseng in record time at the Papenburg Car Test. 438.7 km/h. Founded in 2005 Yoshida MasanoriAspark is no stranger to such records. After commissioning the Aspark Owl, an electric supercar with the best acceleration in the world, the Japanese company once again turned to MAT (Manifattura Automobili Torino), an OEM boutique founded by Paolo Garella with a special focus on performance and special projects. Development and production of a second project capable of breaking the world’s top speed record for electric vehicles.
Tire selection
Obviously this is not an easy task. Start with the tires: Which tires to choose? pad Choose Bridgestone, The company develops customized tires that are not only capable of exceeding 420 km/h, but also meet specific requirements for vehicle weight and driving dynamics. Bridgestone has launched the Potenza Race tire developed exclusively for the SP600, a unique configuration based on its flagship ultra-high performance solution.
Virtual and physical testing
The Aspark SP600 then underwent a comprehensive series of tests test virtual and physical, Includes specific validation activities in the wind tunnel and multiple track tests. As Aspark’s development and engineering partner for this project, MAT is responsible for the complete development of the vehicle, including powertrain and software integration, suspension and chassis design, software calibration, and the entire development and production of the battery pack.
From words to actions
“About 10 years have passed since the OWL Hypercar project began,” Aspark CEO Masanori Yoshida said. “Our goal is to become the fastest accelerating car in the world and then try and achieve today’s top speed world record. This technical ability inspires each participant to achieve personal excellence and challenge and grow by leaps and bounds in the future. ” This record represents a milestone in the continued development of MAT, a company that today represents the best traditions of the Italian automotive industry”, Paolo Garella added. “Over 10 years we have developed over 11 complete vehicle projects and have proven that with the right resources we are second to none. I am extremely proud of my team and very pleased to have achieved this in MAT’s 10th anniversary year milestone.