2011 Chevrolet Volt Preliminary Specifications
GM has just released the 2011 Chevrolet Volt preliminary specifications. Everything is covered from weight, size and battery charge time.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Preliminary Specifications:
Body style / driveline: five-door, front-wheel-drive sedan
Description: electric vehicle with extended-range capability
Key competitors: none
Manufacturing location: Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich.
Battery manufacturing location: Brownstown Township, Mich.
Performance
Top speed (mph): 100
EV range (city): up to 40 (based on EPA city cycle) actual mileage may vary depending on driving habits/conditions, weather and battery age
Extended range: 300 miles on a full tank of gasoline
Battery system
Type: lithium-ion
Energy: 16 kWh
Electric drive unit
Power (kW / hp): 111 / 150
Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 273 / 370
Charging times
120 V: about 8 hours (actual charge times may vary)
240 V: about 3 hours (actual charge times may vary)
Chassis/Suspension
Front: independent McPherson struts
Rear: compound crank twist axle
Steering type: electric power assist
Brakes
Type: four-wheel disc, fully regenerative to maximize energy capture
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: 17-inch forged aluminum
Tires: specially developed low rolling-resistance
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685
Length (in / mm): 177 / 4404
Width (in / mm): 70.8 / 1798
Height (in / mm): 56.3 / 1430
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear): 4
Capacities
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 10.6 / 301
Fuel tank (gal / L): TBD
2011 Chevrolet Volt Preliminary Specifications:
Body style / driveline: five-door, front-wheel-drive sedan
Description: electric vehicle with extended-range capability
Key competitors: none
Manufacturing location: Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich.
Battery manufacturing location: Brownstown Township, Mich.
Performance
Top speed (mph): 100
EV range (city): up to 40 (based on EPA city cycle) actual mileage may vary depending on driving habits/conditions, weather and battery age
Extended range: 300 miles on a full tank of gasoline
Battery system
Type: lithium-ion
Energy: 16 kWh
Electric drive unit
Power (kW / hp): 111 / 150
Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 273 / 370
Charging times
120 V: about 8 hours (actual charge times may vary)
240 V: about 3 hours (actual charge times may vary)
Chassis/Suspension
Front: independent McPherson struts
Rear: compound crank twist axle
Steering type: electric power assist
Brakes
Type: four-wheel disc, fully regenerative to maximize energy capture
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: 17-inch forged aluminum
Tires: specially developed low rolling-resistance
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685
Length (in / mm): 177 / 4404
Width (in / mm): 70.8 / 1798
Height (in / mm): 56.3 / 1430
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear): 4
Capacities
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 10.6 / 301
Fuel tank (gal / L): TBD
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