If you’ve been following the world of electric hypercars, you’ve probably heard of Aspark’s Owl – that sleek, almost otherworldly machine Japan has been perfecting since 2014. For a while, it held the title of the fastest electric production car you could actually buy. It even dethroned the legendary Rimac Nevera last June by hitting a mind-bending top speed of 272.7 mph or 438.73 km/h.
That victory didn’t last long, though. China’s BYD swooped in with its outrageous Yangwang U9 Extreme, blasting past with a ridiculous 308.48 mph or 490 km/h. So while Aspark no longer holds the crown for top speed, the company isn’t exactly backing down. In fact, it’s shifting the spotlight to something even more jaw-dropping.
Insane 0 to 60 Acceleration
The Owl Roadster designed to give you the full open-top experience. And it’s not just pretty. Aspark says this thing rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.72 seconds. Yes, you read that right. That’s faster than almost anything else on the road today, even if only by a hair.
The Roadster shares the Nevera’s 256 mph top speed, but edges it out by 0.02 seconds in the sprint to 60 mph. In the world of hypercars, that tiny difference is the stuff bragging rights are made of. Every millisecond counts, and the Owl Roadster is here to remind everyone of that.
A Carbon Fiber Masterpiece
The Roadster continues the Owl tradition of being impossibly lightweight and incredibly strong. Its entire body is crafted from carbon fiber, mounted on a carbon monocoque chassis. Altogether, the car weighs just 4,519 lb or 2,050 kg.
Under the skin, four electric motors team up to produce a staggering 1,953 horsepower and 1,416 lb.ft or 1,920 Nm of torque. Pair all that with its featherweight construction and you’ve got a power-to-weight ratio that borders on the absurd. It’s all fed by a 69 kWh battery running an 800-volt system, designed to deliver massive energy fast and efficiently.
Designed to Celebrate Open Air Driving
Aspark says the Roadster was created specifically to capture the joy of driving with the top down, and it made its debut just last month at the Prestige Salon Automobile de Lyon in France. Even more impressive, the design comes straight from the company’s CEO, Masanori Yoshida.
The Roadster keeps the same dramatic styling the Owl is known for, and it’s a genuine head-turner. Falcon wing doors open to reveal a plush two-seat interior dressed in Alcantara and exposed carbon fiber. There’s even an emergency soft top, just in case the weather decides not to cooperate.
Built for Speed, Engineered for Control
Slip into the cockpit and you’ll find four driving modes waiting for you, including a thrilling High Boost mode that’s sure to feel intense when you’re seated inches from the ground. This kind of power would shred standard tires instantly, so Aspark equipped the Roadster with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires designed to handle the heat – and the speed.
On a full charge, the Roadster can take you about 155 miles or 250 km. When you’re running low, fast charging from 20% to 80% only takes around 45 minutes. Not bad for a car that feels like it should be in a sci-fi blockbuster.
A Rare Beast With a Supercar Price Tag
If all of this has you dreaming of owning one, here’s the catch: Aspark is only making 20 units, all hand-built in Italy. And each one carries a price tag of about US$3.5 million. Chances are most of them are already accounted for, but it never hurts to admire from afar. You can still take a peek at the Roadster on the company’s official site.
Source: Aspark
