China's first supercar 'Hyper SSR' unveiled by GAC

The lower trims claim a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) of 2.3 seconds, while the top trim claims 0-100 km/h in just 1.9 seconds.

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has unveiled what is reportedly China's first supercar, the Hyper SSR. As per reports, the Hyper SSR is an all-electric supercar with a price tag starting at around $230,000.

GAC recently spun off 'Hyper' as a separate sub-brand offering performance-based models. The SSR is the first model under the newly formed sub-brand and is an acronym for "Super, Sport, Race". The supercar from China will be available in three variants: Hyper SSR, Hyper SSR Sprint & Hyper SSR Ultimate.

The sleek supercar comes in the form of a low-slung two-door coupe. There is plenty of carbon fibre used all around its exterior and interior. Other design details include bespoke wheels with massive red calipers and plenty of aero elements, adding 100 kg of downforce. Inside, the car features a massive 14.6-inch central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. The cabin makes use of a mix of leather and Alcantara materials, offering a premium feel along with plenty of carbon fibre and a yoke-style steering wheel.

As per reports, the Hyper SSR comes with three electric motors producing a total power output of around 1,224 BHP and 1230 Nm. The lower trims claim a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) of 2.3 seconds, while the top trim claims 0-100 km/h in just 1.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). The supercar gets a 75 kWh battery pack, offering 314 miles (505 km) on a single charge, as per the CLTC cycle.

Source: CarBuzz