Aspark Owl: The Japanese Electric Hypercar Breaking Acceleration Records
Zero-Boom - In a world where speed and style often belong to the playground of European giants like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening outside the continent. But every once in a while, someone steps onto the stage and shakes things up. This time, that someone is Aspark—a Japanese company that quietly, yet boldly, rewrote the rulebook for electric hypercars with a machine that looks like it flew in from the future: the Aspark Owl.
2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: Autos.id)
At first glance, “Aspark” doesn’t sound particularly Japanese. But behind the name is a company with deep roots in advanced technology. Before venturing into the world of high-speed dreams, Aspark had made its mark in the manufacturing of medical devices and robotics. With this background, they didn’t just dip a toe into the hypercar pool—they cannonballed in. Their debut? A vehicle that not only challenged industry standards but dared to claim a spot among the world’s most extreme performance cars.
The Aspark Owl made its first dramatic appearance at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and since then, the automotive world hasn’t stopped talking. It’s not just the jaw-dropping design or the promise of zero emissions that turned heads—it’s the blistering acceleration that put every other hypercar on alert. According to Aspark, the Owl can rocket from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in a staggering 1.8 seconds. For context, that’s faster than a Bugatti Chiron and even edges out the Tesla Roadster’s impressive figures. In the race to instant speed, the Owl is soaring ahead.
Front view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: AutoExpress)
What makes this kind of acceleration possible is a powerful all-electric drivetrain producing an astonishing 430 horsepower and 563 lb-ft of torque. But raw power is only part of the equation. The Owl’s body is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, wrapped around a custom lightweight chassis. The result? A total weight of just 1,875 pounds. With such a light frame and a ton of electric muscle, the Owl doesn’t just go fast—it disappears.
Right side view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: Autos.id)
Visually, the Aspark Owl looks like a love letter to both modern and classic design. Its sweeping, low-slung body draws inspiration from sleek icons like the Fisker Karma and early-model Ferraris. Standing only 39 inches tall, it hugs the ground with aerodynamic precision. While getting in and out might be a challenge due to its ultra-low profile, every curve and contour serves a purpose—managing airflow to cut through the wind with minimal resistance.
Rear three quarter view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: AutoExpress)
The innovation continues inside and around the vehicle. Instead of conventional side mirrors, the Owl uses camera systems, similar to what you'd see in high-end concepts from McLaren or BMW’s i8. The doors?They’re butterfly-style, opening dramatically upward to welcome driver and passenger into a cockpit that feels more like a spaceship than a car.
Aspark didn’t rush the Owl into existence. Development began in 2014, and years of research, engineering, and testing led to the prototype we see today. Even though it made a splash at its first appearance, the company has taken a deliberate pace with production and marketing, choosing to refine the machine rather than rush it to market. It's clear that for Aspark, this isn't just about selling a car—it's about making a statement.
Now, with electric hypercars becoming more than just experimental dreams, the Aspark Owl stands tall—or rather, low and wide—as Japan’s bold answer to Europe’s dominance in the performance car world. It’s proof that with vision, technology, and the courage to try something extraordinary, even a newcomer can take flight in a sky already filled with legends. (Wanna see the production version hypercar). *** [EKA [25072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | AUTOEXPRESS ]
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Aspark Owl: The Japanese Electric Hypercar Breaking Acceleration Records
At first glance, “Aspark” doesn’t sound particularly Japanese. But behind the name is a company with deep roots in advanced technology. Before venturing into the world of high-speed dreams, Aspark had made its mark in the manufacturing of medical devices and robotics. With this background, they didn’t just dip a toe into the hypercar pool—they cannonballed in. Their debut? A vehicle that not only challenged industry standards but dared to claim a spot among the world’s most extreme performance cars.
Now, with electric hypercars becoming more than just experimental dreams, the Aspark Owl stands tall—or rather, low and wide—as Japan’s bold answer to Europe’s dominance in the performance car world. It’s proof that with vision, technology, and the courage to try something extraordinary, even a newcomer can take flight in a sky already filled with legends. (Wanna see the production version hypercar). *** [EKA [25072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | AUTOEXPRESS ]
