Faraday Future is a Chinese-funded, California-based electric car startup company that has been operating under the radar for the past 1.5 years. On the eve of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show the mysterious company unveiled its FFZERO1 concept car that it claims could have small production runs. Its 1,000-horspower engine goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds, with a top speed greater than 200 miles per hour.

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Faraday's promotional video refers to a fresh start to auto manufacturing, according to Engadget. Designer Richard Kim even consulted NASA to learn the seating position's best angle for driver comfort (45 degrees).

The car's top design feature is a glass roof. It provides a view of the carbon fiber interior that includes a water and oxygen-feeding driver's helmet, Halo Safety System that protects the driver's head and neck, and a mobile phone mount in the middle of the steering wheel, according to The Verge.  

Faraday has suggested using a unique business model. A "subscriber" could choose a plan that includes access to different self-driving cars based on his or her particular daily needs, such as a sporty or cargo vehicle.

Faraday spokesperson Stacy Morris told The Verge that the production version of FFZERO1 will have four motors. She referred to it as a one-seater "hypercar."

The motor can be shifted. This allows the vehicle to operate as a front-wheel, rear-wheel, or four-wheel drive automobile.

Meanwhile, the Faraday prototype will include a Hershey bar-like battery pack that allows rows of batteries to be added or removed. The company hinted that it would team up with a battery manufacturer to build in-house battery packs like Tesla's model.

Here's a first look at Faraday Future's FFZero1 concept car: