2011 Volt Revealed!

Would you buy an SS version?

GM is looking to the future with the 2011 Chevy Volt. The aerodynamic Volt is powered by a 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, with a gasoline/E85-powered engine generator seamlessly providing electricity to power the Volt's electric drive unit, while simultaneously sustaining the charge of the battery. This new car can go 40 miles on battery power alone (with at-home 120 and 240-volt recharging), and “several hundred” additional miles with generator assistance. The battery pack contains over 220 lithium-ion cells, and the power equates to 150 horses and 273 lb-ft of instant torque. Top speed is said to be 100 mph. The Volt will begin production in late 2010…no word yet on a mega-voltage SS version, but we’ve got our fingers crossed.