following the launch of the Bugatti ‘Baby II’ electric car, the little automobile company has teamed up with Aston Martin to create the DB5 Junior, as well as a more powerful Vantage version.
The two-thirds scale electric Aston is suitable both for adults and children and, while it is not road legal, those willing and able to meet its £42,000 starting price are likely to have grounds on their home suitable for its range of up to 40 miles.
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The three-metre long, 270kg, £42,000 DB5 Junior can be had in two guises. In conventional form it comes with a 5.7kW (6.7bhp) electric motor powering the rear wheels, providing a top speed of 30mph and a range of up to 20 miles – although a swappable battery pack allows for almost limitless travel, should spare cells be purchased. other optional extras include luggage, covers, toolkits and custom number plates.
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Those buying a DB5 Junior will be relieved to know driving modes allow for modulation of the top speed. Novice mode sees this capped at 12mph, together with a remote kill switch allowing for the automobile to be deactivated from up to 30 metres away. switching to expert mode increases the maximum speed to 30mph, while Race mode brings a top speed that is “aligned with other little automobile company models”. For reference, the Bugatti baby can hit up to 42mph.
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Those after greater performance can opt for the Vantage model, which sees power increased to 10kW (13.4bhp), and top speed increased to a “still unconfirmed” level. The Vantage also brings a limited-slip differential and a range of up to 40 miles, together with a window sticker of £54,000.