The company has “operated in stealth mode” for four years to develope the car, which is based on a factory-modified Shelby CSX9000 rolling chassis.
The Renovo offering will be much quieter than other Daytona builds, as it omits a gasoline engine in favor of twin mid-mounted electric motors that produce over 500 horsepower and 1,000 lb-ft of instantaneous torque.
Drivers can expect to be launched to 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds, though the top speed is limited to 120 mph.
The drivetrain accounts for less than 40 percent of the car’s 3,250-pound curb weight, suggesting the company is using a battery pack smaller than that of a Tesla Roadster. Estimated range has not been cited in the initial announcement, though Renovo promises the battery can be recharged in just 30 minutes.
“At the track, the Coupe can be charged between run sessions, offering the first true circuit-ready EV,” the company notes.
The interior pairs classic needle gauges with a modern circular digital display, while a drive selector allows brake regeneration to be manually controlled while on the fly.
The company suggests the Coupe is already set to begin series production in 2015, with pre-sales commencing this weekend at Pebble Beach.
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