Photos: Aspark Owl Roadster becomes quickest open-top EV, hits 60 mph in 1.72 sec

The Aspark Owl Roadster, a new iteration of Japan’s first electric hypercar, has claimed the title of the world’s quickest electric roadster. Limited to just 20 units globally, this exclusive electric hypercar combines advanced design, technology, and craftsmanship. It features a fully electric powertrain with four independent motors producing a combined 1,953 horsepower and 1,416 lb-ft of torque, enabling extraordinary acceleration: 0–62 mph in 1.72 seconds, 0–124 mph in 4.76 seconds, and 0–186 mph in 9.74 seconds. The car’s top speed is electronically limited to 217 mph for road use, though it is capable of reaching 257 mph. Weighing 4,189 pounds with a 69.0-kWh battery pack, the Owl Roadster is built on a carbon monocoque chassis and uses a double-wishbone suspension with adjustable ride height. It also features carbon-cer