ASPARK OWL SP600 IS NOW THE WORLD'S FASTEST ELECTRIC HYPERCAR
The Aspark Owl SP600 is now the world's fastest electric hypercar, a production-intent prototype from Japanese automaker Aspark that has redefined the limits of EV performance. In June 2024 the Owl SP600 hit an astonishing top speed of 438.7 km/h (272.6 mph), and Guinness World Records has since recognized it as the fastest battery-powered electric prototype hypercar in the world. For collectors asking about the Aspark Owl SP600 price, each car is priced at roughly 2.5 million pounds, fitting for a machine built purely to chase records.
How did the Aspark Owl SP600 break the record?
The journey began over a decade ago when Aspark set out to build the world's fastest electric vehicle. Under CEO Masanori Yoshida, the team introduced the original Aspark Owl concept in 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and the prototype soon showed extraordinary capabilities, including 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 1.89 seconds. Partnering with Italian boutique manufacturer Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT), Aspark pushed the limits further with the SP600. The record run, set at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany with Nürburgring 24h winner Marc Basseng at the wheel, eclipsed the Rimac Nevera's former mark by 26.7 km/h. As detailed on the official Aspark announcement, the SP600 is an evolution of the original Owl, developed specifically for top speed.
What are the Aspark Owl SP600 specs?
The Owl SP600's numbers are staggering. It produces a colossal 1,456 kW (1,953 hp) from four electric motors, with a torque-distribution system feeding 4,600 Nm to the rear wheels and 2,120 Nm to the front. The low-slung body stands just 910 mm tall and rides on Michelin tyres (265/35 ZR20 front, 325/30 ZR21 rear) tailored for high performance. A 69 kWh lithium-ion battery supports fast charging and delivers a per-charge range of around 400 km (248.5 miles). Double-wishbone suspension with active ride-height control and Sicom disc brakes complete a package built for both extreme speed and precision. As Top Gear reports, the SP600 stands alone at the top of the electric hypercar world.
Why the Aspark Owl SP600 matters
Aspark's collaboration with Bridgestone and MAT has produced a car that is about far more than a single record. The Owl SP600 represents a genuine leap in electric hypercar engineering, proving that battery-powered machines can sit at the absolute summit of automotive performance and pointing toward an exciting future for the entire segment.
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Photo: ASPARK/MAT
