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The '''Volkswagen I.D. R''' is a prototype fully electric vehicle designes as part of [[Volkswagen I.D.|Volkswagen's I.D. project]] and included within Volkswagen's R series of cars designed specifically for competing in [[motorsport]] events.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://media.vw.com/releases/1008|title=Volkswagen unveils fully-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> It is first electric racing car designed by Volkswagen.<ref>{{cite web|last=Volkswagen News|title=Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak: aerodynamics|date=16 May 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csG-Jp-Yk_c|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref> |
The '''Volkswagen I.D. R''' is a prototype fully electric vehicle designes as part of [[Volkswagen I.D.|Volkswagen's I.D. project]] and included within Volkswagen's R series of cars designed specifically for competing in [[motorsport]] events.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://media.vw.com/releases/1008|title=Volkswagen unveils fully-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> It is first electric racing car designed by Volkswagen.<ref>{{cite web|last=Volkswagen News|title=Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak: aerodynamics|date=16 May 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csG-Jp-Yk_c|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref> |
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The Volkswagen I.D. made its competition début at the [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb|Pikes Peak International Hill climb]] in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]] on June 24, 2018. It was driven by [[Romain Dumas]] and the team set a target of beating the existing electric car record of 8:57.118 minutes, which was set in 2016 by [[Rhys Millen]] and the [[Drive eO|Drive e0 PP100]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721142254/http://www.ppihc.com/wp-content/uploads/Race-Records.pdf|title=Wayback Machine|date=21 July 2017|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The I.D. R became the first car to complete the hillclimb in under eight minutes, breaking the outright record set by [[Sébastien Loeb]] and the [[Peugeot 208#208 T16 Pikes Peak|Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/other/news/137008/electric-vw-smashes-loeb-pikes-peak-record|title=Electric Volkswagen smashes Sebastien Loeb's Pikes Peak record|work=[[Autosport|autosport.com]]|publisher=[[Motorsport Network]]|date=24 June 2018|accessdate=25 June 2018}}</ref> |
The Volkswagen I.D. made its competition début at the [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb|Pikes Peak International Hill climb]] in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]] on June 24, 2018. It was driven by [[Romain Dumas]] and the team set a target of beating the existing electric car record of 8:57.118 minutes, which was set in 2016 by [[Rhys Millen]] and the [[Drive eO|Drive e0 PP100]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721142254/http://www.ppihc.com/wp-content/uploads/Race-Records.pdf|title=Wayback Machine|date=21 July 2017|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The I.D. R became the first car to complete the hillclimb in under eight minutes (''7:57.148)'', breaking the outright record set by [[Sébastien Loeb]] and the [[Peugeot 208#208 T16 Pikes Peak|Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/other/news/137008/electric-vw-smashes-loeb-pikes-peak-record|title=Electric Volkswagen smashes Sebastien Loeb's Pikes Peak record|work=[[Autosport|autosport.com]]|publisher=[[Motorsport Network]]|date=24 June 2018|accessdate=25 June 2018}}</ref> |
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== Technical statistics == |
== Technical statistics == |
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Revision as of 19:46, 29 June 2018
The Volkswagen I.D. R is a prototype fully electric vehicle designes as part of Volkswagen's I.D. project and included within Volkswagen's R series of cars designed specifically for competing in motorsport events.[1] It is first electric racing car designed by Volkswagen.[2]
The Volkswagen I.D. made its competition début at the Pikes Peak International Hill climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 24, 2018. It was driven by Romain Dumas and the team set a target of beating the existing electric car record of 8:57.118 minutes, which was set in 2016 by Rhys Millen and the Drive e0 PP100.[3] The I.D. R became the first car to complete the hillclimb in under eight minutes (7:57.148), breaking the outright record set by Sébastien Loeb and the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak.[4]
Technical statistics
The Volkswagen I.D. R features two electric motors, located at each axle, allowing for a combined 680 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque.[5][6]. As the I.D. R weighs under 2,500 lbs, it is able to achieve a 0-62 time of 2.25 seconds, making it faster than a Formula One car.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b "Volkswagen unveils fully-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak". Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ Volkswagen News (16 May 2018). "Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak: aerodynamics". YouTube. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Electric Volkswagen smashes Sebastien Loeb's Pikes Peak record". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Is Quicker Than A Formula 1 Car". Motor1.com. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ a b "See How The VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Cuts Through Air On Video". Motor1.com. Retrieved 1 June 2018.