Techrules
Techrules (Chinese: 技术规则) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yizhuang, China, that specializes in producing sports cars.
Type | Private |
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Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 2015 |
Headquarters | Yizhuang |
Website | www |
History
Tecrules was founded in 2015, and is based in Yizhuang.
The AT96 was Techrule's first car, coming out in 2016.[1] It uses a multi-fuel (jet fuel, kerosene, natural gas, biogas[2]) aviation turbine to charge the batteries.[3] It has 1030 hp and 6372 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 218 mph.[4] The GT96 was an all diesel version of the AT96.[5]
Their second vehicle was the Tecrules Ren, which came out in 2018.[6] It is a high performance sports car that uses a diesel turbine engine as well as an option of 3 electric batteries. Its annual output is 10 units per year. [7] It has a top speed of 199 mph. [8] The Ren is not street legal in the US or Europe.[9]
Vehicles
Current models
Techrules currently has three production vehicles.[10][11]
Model | Photo | Specifications |
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Techrules Ren |
Body style: Sports car[12] Class: S Doors: 1 Seats: 3 Battery/Motor: 14 kWh lithium-ion, 25 kWh lithium-ion, 32 kWh lithium-ion Production: 2018-present Revealed: 2018 Geneva Motor Show[13] | |
Techrules AT96 |
Body style: Sports car Class: S Doors: 2 (Scissor doors) Seats: 2 Battery/Motor: Multi-fuel aviation turbine Production: 2016-present Revealed: 2016 Geneva Motor Show | |
Techrules GT96 |
Body style: Sports car Class: S Doors: 2 Seats: 2 Battery/Motor: Diesel turbine Production: 2016-present Revealed: 2016 Geneva Motor Show | |
References
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- "A hybrid diesel turbine powerplant?". topspeed.com.
- "2016 Techrules AT96 TREV". Top Speed.
- Pollard, Tim. "Techrules Tries to Rewrite the Rules: New TREV Supercar Revealed." CAR Magazine. N.p., 1 Mar. 2016. Web. 22 Feb. 2017
- "Techrules GT96 TREV Concept". Allcarindex.com.
- "泰克鲁斯". www.techrules.cn.
- "1287bhp Techrules Ren – first diesel-turbine electric supercar revealed". www.autocar.co.uk.
- "Techrules Debuts Production Design for REN Supercar" (PDF). GFG Style.
- "Not suitable for road use unfortunately..."
- "Techrules - Concept Cars". Allcarindex.com.
- "Techrules". topspeed.com.
- "A high-tech hybrid with a microturbine diesel powertrain". topspeed.com.
- "Techrules Ren is a diesel-sipping hybrid supercar". recombu.com.