Owl
Aspark | 2020–Present
Photo: Aspark
Photo: Aspark
Production Run
50
Factory Price
€2.9m / ~$3.2m (period)
Car Type
Electric
Available
Variants:
Owl coupé (this record, 50). Separate: OWL Roadster; SP600 performance variant noted within coupé family.
Programme timeline
Owl
Announced
Nov 2019
Start of production
TBC
First deliveries
TBC
Overview
Aspark Owl — Japan's first full-electric hypercar entered production intent / customer production window around 12 November 2019 after earlier concept showings. Quad-motor AWD, ~1,985 hp, claimed 0–60 mph in 1.72 s. Hand-built carbon structure; production limited to 50 coupés. OWL Roadster is a separate later record — do not merge.
Key Specifications
Engine
Four PMSM electric motors; ~69 kWh (64 kWh usable) lithium-ion pack; AWD
Power Output
~1,985 hp (1,480 kW / ~2,012 PS); ~2,000 Nm
Top Speed
257 mph / 413 km/h (claimed)
0-60 mph
0–60 mph 1.72 s (claimed)
Legacy & Impact
The Aspark Owl has secured a permanent place in automotive history as a pioneer of the electric hypercar era, specifically by challenging the acceleration benchmarks previously held by internal combustion engines. Its development proved that a boutique Japanese engineering firm could successfully deliver a production-ready vehicle capable of competing with established marques like Rimac and Bugatti. In 2023, the Owl set two Guinness World Records in the UK for the fastest average speed over an eighth and quarter mile for an electric vehicle, cementing its status as a performance icon. Beyond its technical records, the Owl serves as a mobile laboratory for Aspark's advanced engineering services, showcasing the potential of high-density battery discharge and quad-motor torque vectoring. Its legacy continues to evolve with the pursuit of top-speed records, as seen with the specialized SP600 variant, and the expansion into new formats like the world premiere of the Owl Roadster in 2025.
Technical Details
- Acceleration
- Quad PMSM AWD; ~1,985 hp / 2,000 Nm; 0–60 1.72 s; top ~257 mph; 50 units.
