SHC Concept, the Future Eco-Friendly Vehicle

Designer Jamie Martin recently released details on a possible future eco-friendly model, dubbed SHC (Super Hatchback Concept). Drawing similarities between a supercar and a 3-door hatchback, the SHC surfaced with both styling and performance characteristics. The concept is offered in a choice of three next generation powertrains, including an electric / hybrid option.

The body is made out of 65% Steel and 35% aluminum used for front wings, bonnet & bumpers. Alternatively 30% glass reinforced plastic can be used for designated sections.

Further details include front and rear window ‘air-streams’, combined with hydrophobic and super-fast screen heating and high-intensity LED/Single-Source fibre-optic illumination used on the headlight wing, lower fog light, and rear lights.

“A balanced formula of raw power, racing spirit, practicality and eco engine choices make this the supercar-inspired drive that you can also do your weekly shopping in!,” the designer says.

Martin estimated a SHC concept price which could start at around the £27,000 mark if it enters mass production sometime in 2014. He also projected some specifications for an air-hybrid version of the SHC concept, which are detailed below:

• BHP @ RPM: 272 @ 5500 - 6500
• TORQUE (Lb/Ft) @ RPM: 290 @ 1750 - 5500
• WEIGHT (KG): 1280
• POWER TO WEIGHT (bhp/tonne): 212
• TORQUE TO WEIGHT (Lb/Ft / tonne): 226
• SPECIFIC OUTPUT (bhp/litre) : 160
• 0-62mph: 5.6
• 0-100mph: 13.3
• Top Speed (mph): 167
• MPG (combined): 52
• CO2 (g/km): 115
• LENGTH (cm): 4014
• WIDTH (cm): 1924
• HEIGHT (cm): 1358
• WHEELBASE (cm): 2602