Enter the Blade: 3D printed ‘green’ supercar does 0-60MPH in 2.2 secs

Posted on 7 Jul 2015 by Cobey Bartels
The Blade weighs just 1,400lbs (635kg) and is powered by a 700hp 2.4 litre bi-fuel engine - image courtesy of Divergent Microfactories.

San Francisco-based Divergent Microfactories has produced the world’s first 3D printed supercar and it sports a whopping 700bhp.

The prototype, dubbed the Blade, brings both world-class performance and a revolutionary new approach to emissions control. The company has opted to steer clear of electric powertrains, instead focusing on low-cost, low-emissions manufacturing methods and by greatly reducing the vehicle’s weight when compared with conventional cars. Divergent Microfactories CEO Kevin Czinger…

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