THK to debut LSR-05 prototype

THK LSR-05 prototype

HK, the Japanese technology company and supplier to the world’s leading automakers will show the prototype of its fully functional electric car, the LSR-05 for the first time at an international auto show. First previewed at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo, the LSR-05 was created in partnership with Shiro Nakamura and SN DESIGN PLATFORM and is a showcase for several leading technologies from THK.

LSR-05 was developed to be a realistically feasible prototype vehicle and showcases a number of significant THK technologies. These include the Stealth Seat- slide system, in-wheel motors with four-wheel steering system, active suspension, and a contactless charging system.

LSR-05 was developed with leading global design house, SN DESIGN PLATFORM, and was designed – as the name details – to represent Luxury, Sportiness and Revolution delivered as a crossover sport four-seater crossover coupe with a dynamic and elegant exterior design measuring 4995 mm long, 1965 mm wide and 1530 mm tall.

At a media presentation on the THK stand at the Paris Auto Salon, Takashi Teramachi, Chief Operating Officer of THK, will present many of the company’s technologies featured on LSR-05. In detail, LSR-05 is based on a platform integrating two of THK’s original 93 kW (800 V) variable-flux in-wheel electric motors in the rear, complemented by a 220 kW (800 V) electric motor in the front, forming part of a four-wheel steering system. This, coupled with features such as active suspension, MR fluid active dampers, and electric brakes, delivers exceptional ride comfort and handling stability.

In addition, the cabin is equipped with a hidden seat adjustment system that ensures a flat floor and creates a luxurious and comfortable interior. The LSR-05 also features a contactless charging system that perfectly embodies THK’s forward-looking vision for future mobility.

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