page_title: Lightning GT
section_title: Technical details
hierarchical_section_title: Lightning GT / Technical details
caption_attribution_description: 2008 London Motor Show
context_page_description: The Lightning GT is a battery-electric sports car under development by the Lightning Car Company, a London-based privately owned and funded business.
  The project was initially unveiled to the public in July 2008 at the British International Motor Show, with deliveries originally expected in 2009, but sales to the public have been put back due to 2020. Lightning is believed to be in talks with a major continental partner whose technology will help bring the car to production.
  The GT was displayed at the 2014 Low Carbon Vehicle Event with Magtec.
context_section_description: The car is powered by twin rear-mounted synchronous motors, driving through independent reduction gearboxes under electronic torque control. The powertrain system is sourced from MAGTEC, the leading UK powertrain manufacturer, providing rear-wheel drive and a peak power output capability of 300 kW (408 PS; 402 bhp). with 4000 Nm of torque available at the wheels.
  The Lightning GT accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in less than 4 seconds and  is geared for over 300 km/h (185 mph). Its body will be made from carbon fibre and the chassis from a honeycomb aluminium  structure. This unique H chassis will also house the battery modules which when integrated add massive torsional and beam strength. Final assembly location has yet to be determined.
  A small amount of the development of the GT was assisted with a grant from the UK Government's Technical Strategy Board, as part of the EEMS Consortium. The Lightning GT development car excelled as a part of this consortium with 100% drivetrain and battery reliability over a full years monitored testing. The GT covered more miles than the rest of the consortium combined.
caption: Lightning GT at the London Motor Show in 2008 where it won 'Most Impressive Car of Show' in an online MSN poll.
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