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Venturi has entrusted the French engineer Gérard Ducarouge (of Lotus Formula 1, Matra Formula 1 and Le Mans fame) with the conception of this car of a new era. The Fétish has been conceived as an electric vehicle with absolutely no compromises, utilizing the latest in state of the art technologies.
The general architecture of the car is similar to that of a racing car. The motor, ideally mounted in a central rear position, is enclosed in a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. As a result, the car weighs only 2,424 pounds with batteries, and 1,653 without.

Thanks to its electronically managed Lithium-Ion batteries (58 KWh), positioned in a T shape within the chassis, the Fétish has a range of more than 200 miles and a very quick recharge of 1 mile per minute (under 80 Amp.).

Light and perfectly well balanced, the Fétish offers tremendous performance: it has remarkable acceleration - 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds – and a top speed of more than 100 mph, well above posted speed limits. The powerful 14,000 rpm, 180 KW motor produces very linear torque that, unlike an internal combustion engine, is instantaneously available, even from a complete standstill. The motor braking can be regulated from the dashboard, and enables the batteries to recharge with every deceleration.

The Venturi Fétish can be considered the most contemporary car available today, since it takes into consideration today’s ecological matters and simultaneously presents an extremely positive vision of tomorrow’s automobile, made for driving pleasure.
This very innovative approach constitutes a major cultural change - the entry of a noiseless electric car into the very elite circle of the true sports car.
Thus, the Fétish offers to its driver and passenger a new experience of mobility 20 years ahead of its time.

Gildo, CEO of Venturi, has envisioned the Venturi Fétish for “25 exceptional people who are able to change worldwide mentalities on electric propulsion”.

This highly technological car - the most expensive as well as the rarest car of the show - will be sold as a work of contemporary art, with production limited to 25 pieces worldwide.

Drawn by the French designer Sacha Lakic and assembled in California, Fétish will be sold for $660,000 in 3 cities in the world: Los Angeles, Tokyo and Monte-Carlo.

America is quite high, its ground clearance is 19 inches below the axles, at the center of the 4.12 meter long car are even 28.5 centimeters of air. Venturi certifies its current extraordinary diversity - the buggy should both be on the road as well in the area do that with its 180 km / h on a paved runway looks good.

For driving in America, a new electric engine with an output of 220 kilowatts (300 hp). Venturi speaks of the most advanced ever developed for cars electric machine. The unit also comes in the second generation Fétish used. It generates a maximum torque of 380 Newton meters, the minimum rest between zero and 6,000 rpm. The liquid-cooled engine spins up to 12,500 rpm high. Power is transmitted to an input gear with fixed gear ratios.

Venturi America

Engine and Transmission
Electric Motor
max. Power: 220 kW (300 hp)
max. Torque: 380 Nm
Rear wheel drive

Suspension
Front track: 1.568 mm
Rear track: 1,600 mm
Front Suspension: wishbones
Rear Suspension: wishbones
Front brake: disc brakes, internally ventilated 405 x 34 mm
Rear brakes: Disc brakes, internally ventilated 380 x 32 mm
Wheels and Tyres front: 255/45 R20 on 8.5 J x 20
Rear wheels and tires: 255/45 R20 on 8.5 J x 20
Ground clearance: 190 mm

Weights and Measures
Length: 4.120 mm
Width: 1.965 mm
Height: 1,390 mm
Wheelbase: 2,670 mm
Empty Weight: 1.350 kg

Readings
Maximum speed: 180 km / h

More information
Battery Type: Lithium-polymer
Battery Capacity: 54 kWh
Battery weight: 450 kg
Battery life: over 1,800 charge cycles
Battery charging time (230 V, 16 A): 8 h
Battery charging time (220 V, 32 A): 3
Range: 300 km