Texas Startup Ronn Motors has the first hydrogen sports car!

June 9, 2008

Ronn Motors unveiled their Scorpion sports car. The car is powered by a gasoline/hydrogen blend with 30-40% consisting of hydrogen and should get 40mpg. According to Wolfgang Gruener, “The engine used in the Scorpion is based on the unit used by Acura in its 2008 Acura TL-S sedan, rated at 289 hp in the Scorpion. Ronn Motors will offer a twin-turbo option of the power plant offering about 450 hp. The car will be initially available with a 6-speed manual, with a 6-speed automatic following in 2009, the company said. Since it is described as an exotic sports car, yes it has a limited production run (no numbers mentioned yet) and it comes with a hefty price tag: $150,000″