Faraday Future FF 91 EV – 1,050 hp, 0-96 km/h in 2.39 secs, 700 km range, facial recognition entry, 3D lidar

Faraday Future FF 91 EV – 1,050 hp, 0-96 km/h in 2.39 secs, 700 km range, facial recognition entry, 3D lidar

After several teasers, Faraday Future (FF) has unveiled its electric crossover, the FF 91 at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. According to Faraday Future, that the FF 91 is powered by four electric motors drawing from a 130 kWh battery pack, with a claimed range of over 700 km (NEDC estimate).

From that, the FF 91 produces 1,050 hp and 1,800 Nm of torque for a 0-96 km/h (60 mph) time of 2.39 seconds, a claim that places the FF 91 ahead of the Tesla Model S P100D in terms of acceleration. The fastest Tesla is claimed to reach the same acceleration benchmark in 2.5 seconds.

The FF 91 will be the first production vehicle to feature retractable 3D lidar, as part of a complex sensor suite which includes 10 high-definition cameras, 13 long- and short-range radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Inside, the rear view mirror has been replaced by a high-definition display which merges a live feed from the side mirrors into a single, seamless image, which the company says will virtually eliminate blind spots.

Faraday Future FF 91 EV – 1,050 hp, 0-96 km/h in 2.39 secs, 700 km range, facial recognition entry, 3D lidar

Arrival Interface is FF parlance for facial recognition technology which allows drivers and passengers to unlock the FF 91 without a key, thanks to a camera in the B-pillar which identifies the user’s face.

Cameras on the interior also use facial recognition to automatically adjust interior settings to individual preferences, such as detecting facial expressions and moods to prompt matching music, cabin temperature, seat massage and even scent.

Inside, the FF 91 is claimed to have “industry leading rear-seat reclining angles,” whilst the seats also offer massage, heating, and ventilation for cooling. The FF 91’s panoramic roof, rear and side windows feature smart dimming glass technology courtesy of PDLC (polymer dispersed liquid crystal) glass, which allows users to dim the window panels for privacy by just tapping on the glass.

Faraday Future FF 91 EV – 1,050 hp, 0-96 km/h in 2.39 secs, 700 km range, facial recognition entry, 3D lidar

Among its autonomous features is Driverless Valet, which, as the name suggests, enables the FF 91 to park itself after its driver has disembarked from the vehicle, via the FFCTRL mobile app. With the app, drivers can also summon the vehicle from its parking space or schedule a pick-up from a selected time and location.

The company says it will be accepting orders for the FF 91 via its new website, and customers who place the first 300 orders will be given the opportunity to upgrade to the Alliance Edition, an exclusive launch series in March.

A portion of the sales proceeds for each Alliance Edition sold will be donated towards an environmental fund which, FF says, closely aligns with its own sustainability efforts. Production of the FF 91 is planned for commencement in 2018.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Kunta Kinte on Jan 04, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Habis lah Bugatti. Now, 2.5 seconds will be the normal. When will all this 0 to 60 competition end? when 0 to 60 become 1 second?

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    • Knight Rider on Jan 04, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech) launching here.

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  • Faraday not found in a week on Jan 04, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    How heavy will it be? 2 tonnes?

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  • Ah Kow on Jan 04, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    yeah yeah yeah you can boast how fast it can be, together with all the cutting edge techs, at the end of the day, maintenance will cost a bomb.

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    • Ev maintainance should be less compare to Standard car as it has fewer mechanical part. No need for engine oil,oil filter etc

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      • Ah Kow on Jan 06, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        Kindly google an estimate annual cost to maintain a Tesla for your reference. :)

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  • This car might not even see the light of day if they can’t get their finances in order. From what I’ve read this car is mostly smoke and mirrors.

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    • saigetsu on Jan 04, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      i read at engadget, their latest press did not even show a pic of anything.. only highlight financial problem

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  • Amelia Park on Jan 04, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Hate to be the naysayer here but we learnt from the Tesla Model X that hubris by stuffing in to much electronic gadgetry and accessories is a very bad idea, let alone in your first car ever. I predict that this car will have teething problems to no end.

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  • thepolygonal on Jan 04, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    Please design something that doesn’t look like a kitchen utensil.

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  • Mikey on Jan 04, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    1) On papers, this FF 91 EV beats the Tesla in almost every department except it’s look.

    2) The 2nd picture tells me it is a Behemoth EV. It also mean lots of headroom/legs room/shoulders space.

    3) This is a Future car but NOT a Driver car bcos of its autonomous features. It literally park itself after its driver has disembarked.

    4) Judging by the way things are going, those who like to drive or enjoy driving will have to forgo this enjoyment in future or have to pay exorbitant price for driving.

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  • jolly_idiot (Member) on Jan 04, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Bye bye super car. 2.39sec 0-100km/h

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    • Bash Basher on Jan 05, 2017 at 8:07 am

      Acceleration does not mean anything if your performance and handling sucks. Put this car in Nurburgring to test, see how well it performs compared to a supercar.

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  • tengku juh on Jan 04, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    1 foot flood won’t dare to drive. Electric shock bzzzttt.

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  • How soon b4 bankrap like its China comrades?

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  • future on Jan 04, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Interesting D-pillar design……not sure if it serves any purpose or just cosmetic.
    Good luck with the side mirror/camera if driving in Boleh-land.

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  • pondan on Jan 04, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    not sure about the looks. the front is rather hedious

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  • still a prototype..no need to boast performance figures..

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  • Bash Basher on Jan 05, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Can’t say much yet if this vehicle is not put to test. But IMHO this is a “macam yes” wannabe futuristic vehicle. Anyhow 2018…. long time to go

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  • The design is quite good, and it features a lot of gadget that is innovative. but with all pack into a car that have such a massive battery, i bet this car will weight near 3 ton despite the carbon fibre body and structure

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