WARWICK-BASED automotive design and engineering consultancy Callum has unveiled its Skye electrical off-roader, the high-performance mannequin providing a claimed driving vary of 274km and a 0-100km/h acceleration determine of lower than 4 seconds.
Created for house owners “looking for extraordinary on- and off-road adventures”, the Callum Skye is the corporate’s first automobile to be “totally conceived, designed and engineered in-house” and one that may occupy “a particular area within the automotive panorama”.
Due for launch within the UK in the course of the second quarter of 2024, the compact mannequin (measuring 4047mm lengthy by 1900mm broad) is constructed over a spaceframe chassis with “trail-capable” suspension and “applicable clearance” its producer says makes its “exceedingly succesful off-road”.
“At 4 metres lengthy, the Callum Skye is dramatically proportioned with a concise exterior aesthetic pushed by its capabilities,” defined Callum head of design Ian Callum.
“It has been designed to exceed expectations: minimal mass, most functionality – exceptionally usable and an absolute pleasure to drive. The outside encompasses a hanging accent loop, intersected by a powerful horizontal construction, flanked by natural varieties entrance and rear. It’s pared all the way down to a stage of necessity and understatement.
“On the coronary heart of its story is its efficiency, type and functionality, and a design integral to the engineering components. For instance, the decrease part of the doorways have superbly built-in glass, providing excellent visibility in all situations. I imagine the Skye is really genuine – distinctive in idea and presence out there.”
A goal dry weight of 1150kg and a 50:50 front-to-rear steadiness is alleged so as to add to the Skye’s nimble dealing with traits. The all-wheel drive mannequin encompasses a 42kWh lithium-ion battery that’s mentioned to supply ultra-fast charging, with top-up occasions of lower than 10 minutes. Anticipated vary is listed at 274km.
With a 2+2 seating configuration and totally enclosed cabin, the Skye required no specialist protecting clothes to function and guarantees “unfettled enjoyable and pleasure with out mess or trouble”. Callum says that being all-electric, the Skye can also be considerably quieter than ICE-powered equivalents.
“We set an uncompromisingly excessive bar with our practical targets for the Callum Skye, making a compelling, distinctive, versatile and sturdy automobile,” mentioned Callum head of engineering, Adam Donfrancesco.
“All through the event journey, we now have held steadfast to the principals of simplicity and integrity, making certain the Callum Skye conquers the rigorous calls for of a wide range of off-road terrains, whereas nonetheless delivering the experience consolation and dealing with that transforms winding nation roads into charming experiences for each the motive force and passengers.”
Mr Donfrancesco mentioned the automobile is at present present process “diligent engineering refinement and rigorous testing” within the UK and Europe forward of the announcement of definitive specs and variant data.
The Callum Skye is anticipated to go on sale within the UK and throughout Europe within the second quarter of 2024.
