Electrical automaker Mullen got here to CES 2024 with some critical firepower. It revealed the 5 RS, the high-performance model of the 5 electrical SUV that was initially proven in L.A. just a little greater than two years in the past. And in comparison with the 5, it has far flashier styling and spectacular claimed efficiency numbers.
The demure form of the 5 has been became one thing that would not be misplaced at SEMA. It seems to be decrease on the whole, which is accentuated by the aggressive entrance spoiler, aspect skirts, fender flares and rear diffuser. It even has an extra grille within the entrance. And naturally it has an enormous wing on high. It sits on 21-inch wheels as normal, with 22-inch wheels obtainable as choices. And the within is analogous, because it begins with the pretty calm 5 inside, however provides Alcantara, carbon fiber seat backs and trim, and a much bigger driver instrument display screen.
However extra fascinating are the mechanical particulars. They’re simply targets for the second, however they’re attention-grabbing. It’s going to characteristic twin motors with at the least 1,000 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque. Curiously, it can have a two-speed transmission (presumably for every motor), which bucks the pattern of many EVs having only a single velocity. It is not the one one, the Porsche Taycan has a two-speed setup, however actually unusual. These motors will apparently push the 5,070-pound to 50 in underneath 2 seconds and finally as much as a 200-mph high velocity.
Supplying energy to the 5 RS’s motors is a bigger 100-kWh capability battery. It’s going to use an 800-volt structure and apparently will nonetheless cost to 80% in a claimed 21 minutes just like the common 5’s 95-kWh battery pack. Vary does lower all the way down to a focused 300 miles versus 325. We would not be stunned if the heavier wheels, seemingly stickier tires and elevated drag from the totally different physique work.
Mullen can also be together with spectacular stopping energy. The 5 RS can have Brembo carbon ceramic brakes all the best way round. The fronts are 15.7-inch rotors with six-piston calipers and the rears are 14.6-inch rotors with four-piston calipers. Mullen claims stopping distances of 110 toes or much less from 60 mph.
Precise pricing is not proven on the positioning for the 5 RS, however will virtually actually be greater than the $55,000 beginning value of the common 5. Supply dates additionally have not been given. However clients can put down a $500 refundable deposit to order one.