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mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. The electric motor can also generate the car’s drive alone up to a speed of 135 km/h (83.9 mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 It sprints to 100 km/h (62.1
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