The last company you expect to think of electric vehicles is Westfield! They specializes in stripped-out track-focused sportscar, and because of that their approach to EVs is a bit different. They are currently developing a battery powered electric sportscar called the iRacer which can do 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds. Now that’s the kind of EV we’d like to see more of! Hit the jump for the car’s specs…

Westfield iRacer technical specifications:

Kerb Weight – 600kg
Length – 3600mm
Width – 1635mm
Installation – Rear, rear wheel drive
Bodywork – Lightweight and recyclable
0-60mph – under 5 seconds
Top speed – 110mph (electronically limited)
Range – 55 race miles on a single charge (extendable)
Recharge – 2 hours charge time from three phase generator

via: GlobalMotors