Spark-Renault SRT_01E, The new Formula E race car

After months of expectation and 3D images of what the car will looks like, the Formula E race car that will contest the new zero emissions racing series starting next September was launched this week (10/9/2013) at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Spark-Renault SRT_01E is a fully electric single seater racing car, designed aerodynamically to encourage overtaking, led by ART's Frederic Vasseur team, SRT_01E chassis is built by Dallara, the powertrain from McLaren, which will produce 200kw (270 brake horsepower) in race pace; batteries made by Williams, gearbox from Hewland. And finally Michelin tyres, which will be mounted on 18 inch rims and more than likely to run an all-weather tyre, the idea being minimum tyre use, so that one tyre works for dry and wet conditions.



The all-new Formula E car is expected to begin testing in November this year with development driver and former Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi to develop the car, with production to start next January.

The idea of Formula E is to promote electric vehicles, particularly in the cities across the globe, places as already confirmed for races in London, Rio, Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing.

There will be 10 teams, with two drivers each in the inaugural series which will kick off in September 2014.

Things are looking up for Formula E.

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