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For the worldwide reveal, the Sagrera is introduced in a Cava Gold tone, chosen for its wealthy nuances evoking the wine tradition ingrained within the Perelada Group’s DNA, owned by the Suqué Mateu household, which additionally holds Hispano Suiza. A matte end that varies with the sunshine, a primary within the Carmen vary, completely balances class and sportiness.
The evolution of the Sagrera’s front-end design boldly embraces its sporty character, with a pointed grille form paying homage to the luxurious Hispano Suiza Alfonso XIII sports activities automobiles of the early twentieth century. Redesigned entrance bonnet vents improve each aesthetics and performance, now flowing seamlessly with the rear ones. New facet sills gracefully rise alongside the automotive’s profile, complementing the rear panel’s design.
Francesc Arenas, head of design at Hispano Suiza, defined that his staff aimed “to uphold the model’s sporty legacy, drawing inspiration from iconic designs such because the Alfonso XIII and from the unique Gentleman Driver idea. I dare say that with the Sagrera, we have now refined the idea of sportiness, whereas sustaining our custom of excellence and setting the stage for future designs, fulfilling the needs of our prospects.”
The rear-end underwent vital design and aerodynamic modifications, highlighted by the addition of a big spoiler resembling stork wings, a tribute to the model’s brand. This divided spoiler optimizes aerodynamics, seamlessly mixing solid-painted facet panels with carbon fibre, whereas the diffuser, built-in with copper accents in Boulogne fashion, enhances each aerodynamics and design, including class and custom. These aerodynamic enhancements considerably improve downforce and grip, enhancing cornering and lateral acceleration capabilities. Inside, the sporty atmosphere continues, with a redesigned centre console and infotainment system, upholstered in alcantara with black and pink leather-based particulars, emphasizing exclusivity and high quality.
The Sagrera options 4 205 kW (round 275 hp) motors, delivering a mixed energy output of 1,100 hp and 1,160 Nm of torque, with a 0 to 100 km/h time of simply 2.6 seconds. The motors are axial-flux everlasting magnet and linked in sequence: two on the left rear wheel and two on the precise. The transmission transfers energy to the rear axle and encompasses a digital self-locking differential, guaranteeing optimum observe efficiency and environment friendly torque switch to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres. Developed in collaboration with Michelin’s technical centre, these tyres boast a singular design impressed by the storks and mosaics of legendary Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, additional enhancing the automobile’s exclusivity.
The Sagrera’s suspension system, designed based mostly on in depth dynamic simulations, delivers racing-level efficiency. Both axles function a deformable parallelogram suspension with adjustable shock absorbers for compression and extension settings, together with coil springs adjustable in hardness and peak. This setup is complemented by an anti-roll bar linking either side. Hispano Suiza’s engineers have crafted light-weight suspension wishbones and axle shafts from a particular military-grade materials, which is as much as eight occasions stronger than standard metal. Aerospace and racing-grade bolts guarantee bulletproof fastening.
The Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera incorporates the model’s second technology of batteries, with a complete capability of 103 kWh, bringing the overall vary to 480 km in accordance with the WLTP cycle. In addition to the brand new cells, the Carmen Sagrera options an improved cooling system that’s lighter, much less complicated, and constituted of extra sustainable supplies. This ends in simpler temperature management and decrease power consumption. The battery’s central T-shaped place additionally improves the automotive’s weight distribution and dynamic efficiency.
The Sagrera additionally options a sophisticated braking system. Single-block brake calipers present superior rigidity and improved braking really feel whereas lowering weight by 500 grams. The automotive is supplied with 400mm carboceramic discs on each axles, able to withstanding the extraordinary braking calls for of racetrack situations and prolonged runs with out fatigue. Following its worldwide premiere, the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera will journey to the UK for its dynamic debut on the enduring hillclimb on the Goodwood Festival of Speed in mid-July.
