It is the fastest Formula E car ever. The new Gen3 Evo, which will be run in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as of next season, was officially presented prior to the Monaco E-Prix. It’s incredible acceleration on the Hankook iON Race sees the new car do 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.86 seconds! That means the new racer accelerates roughly 30 percent faster than a current Formula 1 car. The top speed is a whopping 320 km/h.
Manfred Sandbichler, Hankook Motorsport Director: “We have optimised our Hankook iON Race and, in doing so, have gained between five and ten percent more performance. Together with all the other changes, this gives the driver even better feedback. We are also proud that the tyre is even more sustainable than its predecessor. It is now made of 35 percent recycled and sustainable materials.”
The Gen3 Evo, featuring a host of technical upgrades and a modified chassis, was unveiled in the private automobile museum of Prince Albert II. As well as visual changes and less aerodynamic drag, there have also been some technical modifications. For the first time, the car has four-wheel drive. The front motors are no longer used solely for regeneration, but also for acceleration. Four-wheel drive is activated during the qualifying duels, at the race start and in Attack Mode. “The Gen3 Evo introduces a pioneering chapter in the evolution of Formula E and embodies our commitment to innovation and high performance, achieved sustainably,” said Formula E boss Jeff Dodds.
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