VW E-Bugster Cabrio Concept at the Beijing Motor Show 2012
Cars For China, the Beijing International Auto Show 2012, has been presented that in the near future is expected to take the name "Beetle Convertible".
For now called Volkswagen E-Bugster cabrio concept because it is based on their E-Bugster Volkswagen Concept, a car show with electric propulsion are presented in the exhibition Geneva in March.
The E-Bugster concept conversion has 85 kW electric motor so that the "zero emission vehicles designed" as a two-seat speedster and can reach 100 km / h in 10.8 ".
The following names Bugster another concept car, the Beetle family: the New Beetle Regster Concept, unveiled in 2005 NAIAS in Detroit still, the "New Beetle" the speedster flat ragtop Beetle design in anticipation of tomorrow (or the newly launched), but more wider, lower and sportier.
E-Bugster name is a combination of "e" to distinguish the electric models, the nickname of the American Beetle ("Bug") and "ster" stands for "speedster", indicating "convertible two-seater".
Motor, battery and charging "Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Concept"
E-Bugster technology is based on Blue-and-Motion for a cleaner future. Behind the front seats there is a lithium-ion batteries store the energy that powers the electric motor, rather than placed in front and from the weight of 80 kg. Battery has a capacity of 28.3 kWh and guarantees the autonomy of at least 180 km in the urban cycle.
Thanks to the rapid charge and a new loading system combined Charging System, the Convert E-Bugster recharges in 35 minutes at charging stations, but can be loaded into the home via a standard socket for connecting it to the union with refueling where he put the plug for charging.
That Volkswagen intends to spread around the world electro mobility, thanks to a uniform procedure, the industry standard plugs for the future of electric cars available for all cars. This Agreement exceed the normal plug because the system provides a management structure is identical and electricity for all types of filling, with a reduction in the cost consequences.
In addition, thanks to the rechargeable battery recovery of braking energy: kinetic energy released during braking or when you lift off the gas pedal is converted and stored temporarily in the current through the battery, thereby increasing the autonomy of the E-Bugster. There are indicators of energy recovery, which displays the activity brake energy recovery system.
The driver can control the level of the battery thanks to special performance indicators, along with indicators of autonomy and a screen that displays the battery charge level.
Design of Volkswagen E-Bugster Cabrio Concept
E-Bugster has a sporty explained in size: less than 1,400 mm in height (approximately 90 mm in less than a normal Beetle), a feature that transmits strong, giving the car an aggressive clear. Width (1838 mm) increased by 30 mm, length (4278 mm) instead remain unchanged.
Display " Volkswagen E-Bugster of generating a speedster". Stand on the front and a large plate glass, side glass pillars that drive. Unlike the Beetle series, E-Bugster different for a new bumper: the left and right central air intake, the designers have integrated daytime running lights with straps made of C-shaped LED, a kind of signature for the "Volkswagen-drive electric car concept".
These elements are also reflected in the rear bumper, also newly developed, and modified as a reflector. Unlike typical speedster, rear window E-Bugster very spacious.
But, like a speedster, has a profile characterized by a crystal plate and a low roof. Under the pronounced wheel arches, there are 20 "wheels, comes from the Twister 18" Beetle, with tires 235/35. And among the guards found the 'V' next to the typical one of the highlights of the "historic Beetle". Of the longitudinal member, raised the eyes wide and smooth surface of the door and the ribs on the handle of the door itself. These are just a few inches above this point that the Beetle turned into a speedster: in fact, the designer has extended a line of chrome frames the lower window to the rear causing it to joints as the "New Beetle Cabriolet", from the front of the other pillars. And all this time frame chrome, the curved profile of average, to develop the hard top of the car. In a classic speedster, the radius of the following roof top of the window frame side.
The uniqueness of the exterior design that is found in the cockpit Beetle Electric , with extensive use of aluminum for the handle and seat belt attacks, as well as the wheel of a light material creates a strong relationship between the external and internal. Particular impact is when the ignition E-Bugster: with the on / off not only "light up" a car but also the choreographer of light strike the inside of the white light that turns blue.
The atmosphere is enhanced with a millimeter thin line of light along the arm of the chair of the doors and air vents. To emphasize the sporty E-Bugster, seats and center tunnel section painted in body color.
