Dendrobium has made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2017, displaying its unique flower inspired design.
The two-seater all-electric sports car concept’s striking design has been designed to replicate the opening of a flower.
Its dramatic shape incorporates an automatic roof and doors, which open in a synchronised manner, resembling a fully-opened dendrobium flower, a genus of orchids native to Singapore.
Vanda claims that this design isn’t just for show but allows better access into the cockpit.
The exterior also includes all the usual paraphernalia associated with a performance hypercar – a front and rear splitter, carbon fibre body panels and low ride height.
It also has the power of a hypercar. It goes from 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 200mph, incredible for an all-electric vehicle.
Carbon-fibre is also used extensively inside the car and Vanda says the driver is ‘central’ to the interior’s design.
Dendrobium features leather sports seats which ‘hug’ the driver, the dashboard in the eyesight of the driver and wing mounted cameras to improve manoeuvrability.
Singapore firm Vanda Electrics specialise in battery technology, research, innovation and design.
Vanda has spent years designing and developing the Dendrobium hypercar, which has picked up traction in the past year due to advancements in electrification technology.
Williams Advanced Engineering worked with Vanda to develop the hypercar’s technology including its aerodynamics, lightweight structures, vehicle integration and electrification.
If the Dendrobium goes into production it will feature two inboard-mounted electric motors per axle, a single-speed gearbox at the front and multi-speed gearbox at the back.
Larissa Tan, Vanda Electrics CEO said: “Dendrobium is the culmination of a dream. Our design team has had sketches of an electric hypercar on the drawing board since the mid-90s, but that vision was many years ahead of its time.
“As electric technology has advanced, we have been able to revisit this vision and now, as we launch our revolutionary global e-mobility strategy, the timing is finally right for us to take the wraps off a halo model.
“Dendrobium is our interpretation and expression of what pushes the boundaries in the development of an electric performance car.
“We have engaged some expert partners to help us achieve this such as Williams Advanced Engineering.
“With its skills in electrification, aerodynamics, lightweight structures, vehicle dynamics and integration – and even lowvolume build – we could not think of a more appropriate partner.
“We are looking forward to seeing the world’s reaction to Dendrobium. This electric hypercar may just be a concept for now, but we have every intention of putting it into production.
“It sits at the top of our range and the production version will be a fitting showcase for the best in design and e-technology.”
Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
