Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a reality
The pair of two-seat sports cars are based on an aluminum chassis developed by Longbow with the aim of keeping weight to a minimum, in the spirit of classic small British sports cars. The targeted curb weight is just 2,200 pounds—featherweight for any car, especially a modern EV.
New Electric Sports Car Make A Miata Look Heavy
Well, it turns out a few ex-Tesla and Lucid executives got tired of waiting for a lightweight electric sports car, so they went and developed their own. Meet the team behind Longbow Motors, a British startup launching a duo of electric sports cars that somehow make a Mazda MX-5 Miata look a little chubby.
Stellantis' Maserati brand cancels plans for electric sports car
Maserati has cancelled plans for an electric version of its MC20 sports car because of expected poor demand, the struggling luxury carmaker said.
Stellantis-Owned Maserati (STLA) Cancels EV Version of Its MC20 Sports Car
Maserati, the luxury car brand owned by automaker Stellantis (STLA), has canceled its plans to launch an electric version of its MC20 sports
Maserati Cancels MC20 Folgore Electric Supercar Amid Weak Demand
Maserati has officially announced the cancellation of the MC20 Folgore, an all-electric supercar that had been highly anticipated as a spearhead for the brand's electric vehicle strategy. Originally unveiled in 2020,
Tesla and Lucid Execs Form EV Sports Car Brand
Longbow Speedster and Roadster, planned by former Tesla and Lucid execs, promise light curb weights and quick launches. But ...
Nissan Has a New CEO, and He's Said He Wants to Build an Affordable EV Sports Car
The rumors flying last week that Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida had one foot out the door have come true. On Tuesday, the Yokohama, ...
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Ex-Tesla, Polestar execs unveil new ultralight electric sports cars
UK startup Longbow has emerged from stealth with plans for two EVs billed as "spiritual successors" to iconic British sports ...
Ex-Tesla Alums Debut New Electric Roadster Named To Taunt Elon Musk
Longbow promises sub-4.0 second 0-62 mph and an “unparalleled” driving experience for both the Speedster and the Roadster ...
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Top 12 fastest cars 0-60 in the world 2024-2025
Porsche is keeping the total number of units close to its chest, but we do know this electric sports car is one of the fastest four-door production cars in the world and the most powerful ...
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Longbow EV sports cars targeted to weigh under 2,200 pounds
Taking inspiration from iconic British sports cars like the Jaguar E-Type and Lotus Elise, these two-seaters are targeted for launch in 2026. Longbow said each will weigh less than 2,200 pounds, ...
Toyota's next hybrid may be a cool, fast sports car
In the early 2000s, the venerable Prius became a cultural symbol for many people who were not typical car enthusiasts. Its ...
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Lightweight, British-built electric sports cars from Longbow set to challenge Alpine, Porsche and MG
It seems the tradition of lightweight British sports cars really does have a place in the all-electric future. New brand ...
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Here’s how Longbow promises not to be another lightweight British sports car disaster
The road to driving heaven is paved with failed British sports car makers. So how will the Longbow EV start-up avoid its ...
Longbow electric car manufacturer set to launch two models next year
Longbow is the first British electric sports car manufacturer and will put its Speedster and Roadster into production.