We’re drowning in a pool of mixed feelings here
During a defense expo event, Kalashnikov (yes, that Kalashnikov) showcased a prototype electric vehicle, dubbed CV-1. And it looks like it’s not an old Lada.
The inspiration actually comes from an old Izh-2125 Combi, a liftback family car based on an old Moskvich 412 — from which we learn once more that not all Russian vehicles are Lada; although Lada is the only one alive and kicking nowadays.
The CV-1 name stands for ‘Curriculum Vitae,’ that long-form resume that tends to look like praising more than an interest for a new job. Now, Kalashnikov wants to take on Tesla (who has daring plans, by the way), so it had developed cutting-edge tech for this ‘electric supercar.’
The result is a total output of 680 hp (500 kW), most probably sent to all four corners, fed by a 90 kWh battery. Kalashnikov claims the CV-1 can travel up to 350 km (217 miles) on one single charge. The 0-100 km/h (62 mph) happens in 6 seconds. Wait, what?!
[NativeAd]The only thing that we’re interested in now is ‘how much does this car actually weighs?’ By comparison, the 422-hp (310 kW), 660-Nm (487 lb-ft) Model S 90D needs 4,4 seconds to move its 2,220-kg (4,895-pound) body from naught to 100 km/h (62 mph).
Although the Soviet car industry wasn’t the most shining bit of automotive history, the old Eastern Block boxy vehicles surely have a certain charm, and the CV-1 makes no exception. On the one hand, we’d love to see more of Kalashnikov’s ‘electric supercar.’ On the other, however, we can’t get past that poorly finished chrome grille ornament. Or any of the other body details.
What do YOU think of it?
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via Piata Auto