Volkswagen presented a heavy-duty version of the electric ID.7 (7 photos)

Volkswagen presented a new modification of the ID.7 sedan at the convention fans of ID.Treffen electric cars in Locarno, Switzerland. From The standard ID.X Performance model is distinguished not only by its body kit, but also electric motors with a total output of 558 forces. Serial ID.X may become coming years.





Volkswagen ID.X Performance looks like a show car thanks to aerodynamic body kit with developed air intakes, massive wing and a new diffuser. Bodykit parts including splitter and door sill trims received red accents, the theme of which continues in interior design.

The vehicle's ground clearance was reduced by 60 mm due to more stiffer springs, front wheel toe-in increased by 80 millimeters. The electric car is shod with 20-inch forged wheels with sports tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup. In the interior, in addition to red accents, chairs with increased lateral support on a carbon frame.

The concept's power plant output of 558 horsepower is almost doubled surpasses the 286-horsepower engines available for the production ID.7. Potential competitor to the new product - BMW i4 in the top version of the M50 - equipped with a 544-horsepower power plant. Moreover, among the opponents The ID.7 may also be the most powerful Tesla Model 3.

In addition to more powerful engines, the ID.X Performance They also provided them with a new control program, Vehicle Dynamics Manager, capable of simulating a rear differential lock. Settings motors can be adjusted from the central media display.

Officially, Volkswagen does not report anything about a possible serial electric car production. However, there is a high probability that the ID.7 will indeed get a sports version in the coming years. Management the company previously announced not only plans to produce charged modifications for each battery model, but also about the desire to preserve GTI nameplate even with a complete conversion of the model range to electric traction.