Leaf, a 100 per cent electric car, is the latest Japanese Car of the Year. Interesting thing is that it is the only electric car in 32 year old history of this award to have won it. In addition to this award, it has also won European Car of the Year (2011) and World Car of the Year Awards. In European Award, it beat Alfa Romeo, although very marginally.
Following are technical specifications for this car-
Body: 5-door hatchback
Size: 4450 (length) 1770 (width) 1550 (height) mm. Wheelbase: 2690 mm.
Transmission: Front wheel drive. Automatic clutch. Single gear.
Tyres/wheels: 205/55-16 (6.5 X 16)
Engine: Electric AC syncronous motor.
Power - torque: 80 kW (109 hp) at 2,730-9,800 rpm – 280 Nm at 0-2,730 rpm
Maximum speed – 145 km/h
0-100 km/h acceleration: – 11.9 s.
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