Meet Drako’s Dragon SuperSUV – A Ferocious Electric Beast That’ll Rocket You From 0-60 In 1.9 Seconds

It’s the most powerful, quickest, and fastest production hyper-luxury SUV in history, says Drako of its all-new Drako Dragon SuperSUV, unveiled in southern California a few minutes ago.

There’s the first thing they got right – the name. How many automakers these days launch the FDE-4445 or the G-54322? Or yet another “Spyder.” Drako Dragon SuperSUV is a great name. They might consider adding “super expensive” in there, though – this ride will set you back $290,000.

They say, too, that it’s not just a new vehicle – it’s a new kind of vehicle, “leveraging the latest technologies to transform the entire experience of driving.”

It’s got “imposing presence and powerful stance…flowing, organic lines, and two-door gullwing layout.”

Gullwings not only look super-cool, they eliminate the need for a B-pillar so you can get your behind in and out of the car more easily. So far, so good.

The company further notes: “The front wing’s carefully sculpted lines are not just beautiful–they also allow air to pass through the nose to reduce drag, increase range and create meaningful downforce at speed.”

What kind of speed we talking here?

“Dragon’s four electric motors combine to provide 2,000 horsepower enabling face-stretching 0-60 mph runs of 1.9 seconds, quarter-mile times of 9.0 seconds, and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.”

The other thing anyone wants to know about an electric vehicle these days is how long it’s going to take to charge it. Says Drako: “Dragon battery pack charges to 80 percent in 10 minutes, regaining 336 miles of its 420-mile total range nearly as quickly as a stop for gas would in a conventional vehicle.”

Furthermore, with a motor controlling each wheel, and the nanosecond precision of DriveOS assisting in translating the driver’s inputs into the desired outputs, Dragon is capable of incredible feats like high-rpm tank turns that allow the Dragon to effectively spin in place.

INSIDE:

All of Dragon’s physical driver controls are mounted directly to the steering wheel, including those for the turn signals, windshield wipers, headlights, and horn, as well as two 5-way thumb controllers and a pair of driver-programmable rotary controls. The digital instrument cluster display is customizable, as are the programmable steering wheel controls. Even the sideview mirrors are camera-and-screen-based, the tiny door-mounted cameras displaying their output on screens embedded into the dashboard.

Dragon’s all-carbon fiber structure and unique layout also helps improve sight lines for the driver, enabling the A-pillar to be pushed much farther forward than in other vehicles. The unique structure enabled by the Quad Motor electric architecture also means there’s ample cargo space behind the rear seats, with a large and versatile trunk/hatch space able to accommodate luggage for all passengers.

The cabin gives equal treatment to rear-seat passengers. The B-pillarless design and panoramic glass roof offer passengers incredible spaciousness and beautiful unobstructed views outward. A rear-seat entertainment package with dual screens mounted to the rear of the leather and carbon fiber front seats will also be available. Rear seat occupants also get programmable backlighting that shines through perforated leather panels for enhanced ambience and intimacy.

Tech

Unlike the distributed networks found in most luxury cars, with hundreds of control units hidden away around the vehicle, the Drako DriveOS system uses a single multicore ECU to provide all functions. In addition to controlling the Dragon’s infotainment system, navigation, and instrumentation display, the Drako DriveOS platform also underpins all of the vehicle’s other functions, like managing traction and yaw, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), battery management and charging, and even the HVAC system.

It’s sure to be an eventful year for this startup’s fans, and if we get to drive a Drako, you’ll be the first to read all about it.