You might have to watch it again to get the full effect. With the steering wheel still hard over, the driver realizes he or she has gone too far. Rather than hitting the brake, he or she hits the accelerator instead and the car surges forward, demolishing a door and slamming into the side of another parked car.
It's one of those things that has to be watched over and over again (I know I did). Feel free to leave your jibes, chides and other remarks in the comments below
By Tristan Hankins
Via: Gawker
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Measuring in at just 3.83 meters (12.5 ft) in length, the IBE Paris is smaller than Volkswagen's Scirocco. Utilizing a 75 kw (102 hp) electric drive system, the concept is good for 130 km (81 miles) on a single charge. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) can be achieved in 9.7 seconds
"The IBE shows SEAT's vision for a car of the future that is as emotional as it is ecologically responsible and affordable," said Seat's design boss of former Lamborghini fame, Luc Donckerwolke.
"The IBE is a concentrated version of our design DNA. Both exterior and interior are characterised by their focus on key elements, by a clear and precise architecture, by modern technology and by materials that are as high-quality as they are ecological."
By Tristan Hankins
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Since then, the car has gained an interior while its exterior design has been tweaked with a restyled lower fascia and new LED headlamps and tail lights. Furthermore, the car is now finished in a more eye-catching cherry-red color.
The super-compact sports coupe concept with the 2+2 seat layout is around 200 mm shorter than the Ibiza measuring just 3,830 mm in length. However, it is also unusually wide at 1,770 mm with a height of just 1,230 mm.
The Spanish automaker says the IBE has ample space for two and "plenty of room in the back for the option of a trip for four". The rear seat backs can be folded individually to form a flat surface that is level with the floor of the luggage compartment.
The concept is equipped with several gadgets including a wireless application to connect a smart phone to the IBE and conduct an on-line check of the car's systems.
The IBE is an all-electric vehicle. The drive motor, which has a maximum output of 75 kW (102 hp) and 200 Nm of torque, is located together with the power electronics at the front of the car, while the lithium-ion battery is positioned in the rear.
Seat says that the IBE, which tips the scales at only 1,100 kg or 2,425 pounds, can dash from 0 to 50 km/h in 3.6 seconds and reach 100km/h from standstill in 9.7 seconds. Top speed pegged at 160 km/h or 100 mph, while the battery offers a total driving range of around 130 kilometers (80 miles).
The small station wagon model joins the sportier looking three-door Ibiza SC and five-door Ibiza hatch. Compared to the 5dr hatchback model, boot space is up 138 liters taking the ST's carrying capacity to 430 liters with the rear seats up.
The Ibiza ST will be offered with a variety of diesel and petrol engines and with the option of a five-speed manual gearbox or the VW Group's highly praised seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission.
The petrol lineup includes a naturally aspirated 85HP 1.4-liter unit and a 105HP 1.2-liter TSI turbocharged four with which the Ibiza ST covers the 0-62 mph dash in 10.1 seconds before reaching top speed of 118 mph.
Diesel buyers are offered the choice of a standard 75HP 1.2-litre TDI CR, an Ecomotive version of the same engine that returns an impressive combined fuel economy of 80.7 mpg UK (3.5 lt/100km or 67.2mpg US), or a more potent 1.6-liter unit producing 105-horsepower.
All versions come equipped with head and chest airbags for both driver and front seat passenger, head-thorax front side airbags, front passenger airbag disconnection, ABS and three three-point rear seatbelts as standard.
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