Exagon Furtive-eGT Electric Sports Car Debuts in Paris
French firm Exagon Motors revealed its Furtive-eGT electric grand tourer at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, promising 402bhp, 0–100km/h in 3.5 seconds and a carbon-fibre body.
Exagon Motors, a French specialist in high-performance vehicles, unveiled its Furtive-eGT electric sports car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The new model combines a carbon-fibre body, advanced electric powertrain and 2+2 grand tourer layout, entering a segment where few rivals have ventured with such ambition.
Technical details: powertrain and construction
The Furtive-eGT is powered by two Siemens electric motors, each producing 148kW, for a total output of 296kW (402bhp). Both motors are mounted at the rear, linked through a three-speed gearbox developed by Exagon. This arrangement delivers 516Nm of torque, available from zero to 5,000rpm, and drives the rear wheels. The energy comes from a Saft lithium-ion battery pack, though Exagon has not disclosed a specific range or capacity figure at launch.
The sports car's carbon-fibre bodywork and chassis have been developed in partnership with Michelin, which also contributed to the running gear. The acoustics, meanwhile, are the work of French audio firm Focal, aiming to enhance the interior experience, an area where many electric vehicles have been criticised for lacking character.
Design and grand touring ambitions
At 4.46 metres long, the Furtive-eGT is compact for a 2+2 grand tourer. The short overhangs, double-bubble roof and pronounced rear wings are intended to optimise downforce and give the car a distinctive profile. Exagon claims the car can comfortably seat four passengers with luggage, targeting buyers who want both performance and practicality in an electric package.
The interior is designed to offer a combination of sports car engagement and long-distance comfort, a theme echoed in the car's specification. The three-speed gearbox is intended to provide seamless torque delivery, addressing the common criticism that single-speed electric drivetrains blunt the driving experience at higher speeds.
Market context and rivals
The Furtive-eGT's debut comes at a time when electric sports cars remain rare, with most established manufacturers focusing on hybrids or small city EVs. Its closest conceptual rivals at the Paris show included the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive, though the Exagon's 2+2 layout and grand touring focus set it apart. The company positions the car as a zero-emissions alternative to traditional grand tourers, with performance figures to match established petrol-powered sports models.
Production and pricing details were not disclosed at the Paris launch. Exagon is aiming at a niche market of buyers seeking exclusivity, performance and environmental credentials in a single package. Whether the Furtive-eGT will reach series production or remain a showpiece for the brand's technical ambitions will depend on demand and the firm's ability to scale up manufacturing.
- Read about the all-electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show: /frankfurt-motor-show-live-mercedes-benz-s500-plug-in-hybrid
- See the Volkswagen Golf GTI debut from Paris: /paris-motor-show-live-meet-the-new-volkswagen-golf-gti
