Mitsubishi brought to new versions of its long-hyped iMiev electric car to Geneva, though neither is ready for primetime. One of the two iMievs shown is a prototype of the European-market version, which is slated to go on sale next summer. The diminutive four-seat hatch is 135.8 in. long, 59.8 in. wide, 63.0 in. tall and has a 100.5 in. wheelbase. It is powered by a rear-mounted 63-hp, 113-lb-ft electric motor that feeds off lithium-ion batteries. The main difference between the European version and the Japanese version - which arrives this summer -- is the European iMiev's wider track and extended front and rear overhangs, the latter to meet European pedestrian impact standards and provide better protection in a rear-impact collision.
The second iMiev shown is the iMiev Sport Air. A sportier version of the electric car, this futuristic-looking coupe comes with a lower curb weight (2150 lb vs 2400 lb), 50/50 weight distribution thanks to lighter-weight rear panels, more conventional proportions (it is 143.7 in. long, 63.0 in. wide, and 59.8 in. tall), and a more powerful 81-hp, 170-lb-ft electric motor. It features a clear roof with a solar inlay, a wrap-around cockpit, and a dial-type shifter. Purely a concept car, the iMiev Sport Air is not expected to reach production.
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