EVERRATI - Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati), the leading global technology company specializing in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons, has revealed full technical details on its new high-performance zero emission version of the legendary GT40, a flagship that sets new standards for electrified classics.
Furthering the
legacy of one of the world’s most desirable cars, the meticulous attention
applied by Everrati includes the creation of the company’s own EV propulsion
platform, using automotive OEM-level development processes and technology,
allied to the latest state-of-the-art electric motors and batteries.
Drawing on the
exceptional experience of the Everrati engineering team, which has amassed more
than 50 years of working with automotive OEMs, and the strong strategic
partnerships it has developed with leading component manufacturers, the
technology showcased by the GT40 has been fully proven to the highest possible
standards, certified from high-volume vehicle applications.
Everrati’s
exacting engineering expertise, applied to every facet of the project’s
development, guarantees that the performance and characteristics of the
original car are maintained and enhanced where appropriate.
Headquartered
in Oxford, UK, Everrati joined forces with Superformance in July last year with
the mission of precision re-engineering the legendary Le Mans-winning car with
a custom-designed electric drivetrain for a zero-emissions future. Superformance,
based in Jupiter, Florida, is a global leader in the manufacture of 1960s-era
continuation component sports cars and produces a rolling chassis for the GT40
built under license.
As a result,
the Everrati is the world’s only GT40 EV listed in the official Shelby
Registry.
Everrati
Engineering Director, Mike Kerr: “Future-proofing
a car of the GT40’s legendary status is both a privilege and a challenging
responsibility. Quality and authenticity are of paramount importance at every
stage. That’s why at Everrati, we insist on the complete design and development
process being documented and controlled using OEM-derived practices. Utilizing
Everrati V model product design and delivery methods, ensures quality is
maintained at every stage of the vehicle development process, from concept
through to post-production sign-off.
“Everrati
delivers the best electric drivers’ cars in the world and preserves the
original characteristics of the past masters we work on, such that they can be
enjoyed by aficionados in the coming age of zero-emission mobility.”
Proprietary
EV technology
All
engineering development has been carried out at Everrati’s UK headquarters in
Upper Heyford, a former US airbase in the English Cotswolds, focusing on
delivering the exhilarating levels of performance and driving engagement
enthusiasts would expect of a redefined version of such a legendary car, while
maintaining the soul and integrity of the original.
Everrati’s
proprietary state-of-the-art EV powertrain generates up to 800bhp and 800Nm of
torque, with state-of-the-art technology from Integral Powertrain providing
twin high-performance OEM-validated radial flux permanent magnet electric
motors that supply drive to the car’s rear axle.
The
power-dense 60kWh lithium-ion battery integrated into a sector-leading 700-volt
electrical system benefits from advanced liquid-cooling and thermal and safety
management systems to support high-performance use on both road and track. The
battery can be charged from 20% to 80% via an 80kW CCS fast charger in as
little as 45 minutes and provides a range in excess of 125 miles.
To ensure
optimum weight distribution and enhance vehicle dynamics, every element of the
powertrain, including the battery and driveline, utilizes existing chassis
structural mounting points. Battery packs are positioned within the sills and
behind the driver and passenger, while the low positioning of the battery in
the chassis also optimizes rear visibility.
This
meticulous approach means that the GT40 offers weight a distribution of 40/60
F/R, better even than the original 1966 GT40 MKII A which raced at Le Mans
(38/62), while its kerb weight of 1,320kg makes it 47kg lighter than a fully
fuelled vehicle in period, too.
The 6.52:1
compound single ratio reduction transmission system and race-derived
limited-slip differential used are fully optimized for the high performance
dual electric motor installation system. Engineered for efficient, ultra-rapid
power delivery, the Everrati GT40 delivers blistering acceleration, surging to
60mph in well under four seconds, and on to a top speed of more than 125mph.
Evocative
soundtrack synchronised to driver-controlled gearshifts
But there is
more to the GT40 than sheer sensational performance. Making the car as
characterful, engaging and fun to drive as possible has also been a critical
focus. By using technology developed for high-end racing simulators and
existing premium EV sports cars, Everrati gives the driver the option to evoke
the visceral engagement of the original GT40 in ‘Race Mode’.
By selecting
this mode, the driver (and passenger) experience twin active sound generators,
which deliver up to 110db of augmented V8 exhaust sound.
The gear
shifter – which is normally used to select drive, reverse or neutral – also
enables the driver to select virtual gears, with each shift synchronised to the
sound generators and torque delivery giving a corresponding momentary ‘pause’
in acceleration to ensure driver engagement that invokes the experience of
driving a car with a conventional transmission.
Seat-mounted
transducers further immerse the driver in a seductive aural experience that is
truly captivating.
Safety, too,
is a priority, with the car’s sophisticated motorsport-derived user display
interface providing the driver with extensive live data on the performance and
condition of every element of the EV powertrain. With the driver’s permission,
an on-board 4G data logger delivers further reassurance by enabling remote
access to Everrati engineers for diagnostic purposes.
Poised
to meet global demand
The
development of the GT40 also dovetails with Everrati’s ever-growing ability to
meet surging demand for its electric classics thanks to the successful
application of its repeatable and scalable production process, made possible by
the development of its own propulsion platform, which enables application to
most classic vehicles, no matter the drivetrain. This business model will allow
the company to rapidly set up manufacturing partnerships in new markets around
the globe as interest in Everrati vehicles continues to escalate. Everrati has
already agreed a strategic partnership with Aria Group in Irvine, California,
to begin the build of electric versions of the Porsche 964 (911) for the US
market.
Everrati
Engineering Director, Mike Kerr: “A
car such as the GT40 comes with a heritage and performance that sets high
expectations. Through our strategic partnership with Superperformance, we are
confident that we have delivered something extraordinary. The engineering team
at Everrati is immensely proud to have received the honour of creating the only
GT40 EV in the world to be listed in the official Shelby Registry. Our
OEM-derived process approach has delivered a car of exceptional performance. At
the same time, our advanced driver-focused visceral engagement technology will
enable drivers to access a fully immersive aural experience and reignite the
romance of the era in which the GT40 dominated the Le Mans 24 Hours in the
1960s, in a new era of zero-emission electric mobility.”
Everrati
Founder and CEO, Justin Lunny: “The GT40 personifies Everrati’s philosophy.
While many companies perform electric conversions of classic cars, our approach
goes far beyond that. Deploying an OEM mindset and skillset, we redefine the
vehicle as a new car with state-of-the-art design and engineering executed by a
team with extensive experience at some of the world’s most celebrated car
makers. The GT40 showcases how Everrati is taking the art of future-proofing
automotive icons through electrification to the next level. And with a scalable
production process in place and an ambitious strategy to collaborate with new
manufacturing partners, we are poised to grow the company and engage with a new
global customer base for the GT40 and our other models.”
