Physics is but a Suggestion
On June 8, 2024, the Aspark Owl SP600, a production-intent electric hypercar from Japan, shattered the Rimac Nevera’s world record, becoming the fastest electric hypercar with a top speed of 272.6 mph.
The Racelogic V-Box measurement device verified the record-breaking run at Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany. Nürburgring 24h winner Marc Basseng was at the wheel.
Aspark CEO Masanori Yoshida, who founded the company in 2005, revealed that the Owl’s development took nearly a decade. The company aimed to create the world’s fastest-accelerating car and ultimately secure the top speed record.
The Aspark Owl debuted as a prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Its stunning 0-100 km/h time of 1.89 seconds it showcased its immense potential.
By November 2019, the Owl’s prototype had achieved a 0-60 mph time of 1.69 seconds, powered by 1,480 kW and 2,000 Nm of torque, and cost US$3.1 million.
Aspark partnered with Manifattura Automobili Torino to produce just 50 units of the Owl in Italy.
The first showroom opened in Osaka, Japan, in December 2020, and sales extended to North America and Europe.
The production version of the Owl boasts 1,953 hp and 4,600 Nm of torque, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 1.78 seconds, reach a top speed of 256.6 mph, and travel 248.5 miles per charge.
‘Driving the Aspark Owl is less about reaching a destination and more about questioning your grip on reality.’
Although Aspark now holds the top spot, Rimac, known for its competitive spirit, will likely allow Aspark to hold onto this record for a while.
The Aspark Owl SP600 represents the peak of electric hypercar innovation, combining cutting-edge technology, blistering performance, and Japanese engineering excellence into an ultra-exclusive, multi-million-dollar masterpiece.
‘The Owl SP600: for when you need to remind the world that physics is just a suggestion’
