Drive eO PP03 PPIHC/Electric Modified #3 Rhys Millen 2015

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Taken from Racer.com:

Former winner and record holder Rhys Millen will return to the "Race to the clouds" for the 93rd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a one-megawatt electric racecar developed by Drive eO. The 42-year-old Millen aims to become the first overall winner with an electric vehicle.
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The eO PP03 produces 1020 kW (1367hp) peak power thanks to a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and six YASA-400 electric motors with in-house developed eO controllers. The all-electric vehicle was assembled by Drive eO, a Latvian engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of electric and hybrid electric prototype vehicles. The company was the first to complete the demanding Dakar Rally with a hybrid electric vehicle and has participated with all-electric racecars in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb twice.
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Engine(s):

Configuration: Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
Peak Power: 1020 kW (1367hp)
Peak Torque: 2160 Nm (1593 lb-ft)
Battery Type: 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
Top speed: 260 km/h


Drivetrain:

Body: Carbon-Fibre composite panels
Chassis: Steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension: 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
Steering: Electrically-assisted power steering
Brakes: Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
Gearbox: Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
Drive: All-wheel drive


Dimensions:

Kerb weight: 1200 kg
Tires: 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels
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With the Pike's Peak Hillclimb rumored to appear in a future Gran Turismo title, having cars like this in the game would help to create the right kind of atmosphere and give the track's inclusion a sense of purpose as well. Plus, there should be at least one alternative to Nobihro "Monster" Tajima's 2012 & 2015 Pike's Peak cars for players to master, right?

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Also, videos and the full technical specifications of this car will be added as they become available.

UPDATE: With Rhys Millen at the wheel and despite losing up to 50% power on certain sections of the course, this car became the fastest all-electric car EVER at Pike's Peak and the first electric car to win the hillclimb overall!
 
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Was going to suggest this. 0-60 is 2.6 seconds at 75% torque, by the way.

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  • All wheel drive
  • Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
  • Peak power 1020 kW / peak torque 2160 Nm
  • 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
  • Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
  • Steel tubular spaceframe with carbon fibre body
  • Electrically assisted power steering
  • 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
  • Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
  • 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels
  • Kerb weight: 1200 kg
  • Top speed: 260 km/h
 
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Was going to suggest this. 0-60 is 2.6 seconds at 75% torque, by the way.

EDIT -

  • All wheel drive
  • Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
  • Peak power 1020 kW / peak torque 2160 Nm
  • 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
  • Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
  • Steel tubular spaceframe with carbon fibre body
  • Electrically assisted power steering
  • 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
  • Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
  • 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels
  • Kerb weight: 1200 kg
  • Top speed: 260 km/h
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Thank you for posting this! It will be added to the OP shortly.
 

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