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Volkswagen I.D. R To Race On Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road: Video

Volkswagen I.D. R To Race On Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road: Video

Volkswagen announced a new challenge for the all-electric racing car I.D. R. In September 2019, Romain Dumas will take on the Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road in China.
By Mark Kane Mar 29, 2019
VW Green Lights I.D. R For Record Attempt At Nürburgring This Year

VW Green Lights I.D. R For Record Attempt At Nürburgring This Year

This summer Volkswagen will try to set new all-time record of Nürburgring Nordschleife race track (called also Green Hell) with its I.D. R racing car, which won 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.
By Mark Kane Jan 19, 2019
Volkswagen I.D. R Electric To Go After Nürburgring Record

Volkswagen I.D. R Electric To Go After Nürburgring Record

Volkswagen Motorsport intends to take the VW I.D. R racer that set an all-time record at Pikes Peak to the Nürburgring to accomplish the same feat there.
By Mark Kane Dec 06, 2018
Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak In The Eyes Of Fully Charged: Video

Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak In The Eyes Of Fully Charged: Video

Fully Charged takes us back to the summertime by presenting an episode about the Volkswagen I.D. R win at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
By Mark Kane Oct 31, 2018
Motorsport Volkswagen I.D. R Won't Return To Pikes Peak

Volkswagen I.D. R Won't Return To Pikes Peak

Volkswagen will now stay away from America's Mountain, but keep a watchful eye over its record.
By Motorsport.com Sep 11, 2018
How A Computer Made A Record-Setting Run Possible

How A Computer Made A Record-Setting Run Possible

VW used extensive CAE to allow them to create the Volkswagen I.D. R electric race car, that toppled the Pikes Peak Challenge Hill Climb even without extensive on-site testing runs
By Vanja Kljaic Jul 31, 2018
In-Depth Look Into How VW I.D. R Set Pikes Peak Record

In-Depth Look Into How VW I.D. R Set Pikes Peak Record

Here's an in-depth look at how VW's I.D. R Pikes Peak electric racecar conquered one of the world's most grueling racing events.
By Vanja Kljaic Jul 26, 2018
Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Dominate Goodwood, Set Electric Car Record

Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Dominate Goodwood, Set Electric Car Record

In many areas, the Volkswagen I.D. R signifies the company's switch to electric power. The I.D R Pikes Peak is Volkswagen's first fully electric racing car. Designed to take on Pikes Peak - one of the most grueling races in the world
By Vanja Kljaic Jul 16, 2018
Volkswagen I.D. R To Seek Goodwood Record Now Too

Volkswagen I.D. R To Seek Goodwood Record Now Too

There’s another hill Volkswagen intends to climb, and just like it did at Pikes Peak a few weeks back with its electric I.D. R, the automaker is looking to set a record. This time the hill in question is a bit less ambitious
By Christopher Smith Jul 11, 2018
Watch As Helicopter Attempts To Film Record-Setting VW I.D. R Run

Watch As Helicopter Attempts To Film Record-Setting VW I.D. R Run

VW has released footage of its record-breaking run – the one heard around the world from the company’s purpose-built I.D. R EV that not only took the electric car record, but smashed the overall record set by Sebastian Loeb back in 2013.
By Christopher Smith Jul 08, 2018
Motorsport UPDATE 2 - WATCH RACE VIDEO - Volkswagen I.D. R Sets All-Time Pikes Peak Record

UPDATE 2 - WATCH RACE VIDEO - Volkswagen I.D. R Sets All-Time Pikes Peak Record

Volkswagen’s electric I.D. R has smashed Sebastien Loeb’s Pikes Peak International Hillclimb record – with Romain Dumas becoming the first driver to make the 12.42-mile course in under eight minutes.
By Motorsport.com Jun 25, 2018
Motorsport One-Time Shot At Pikes Peak Electric Car Record Tougher Than LeMans

One-Time Shot At Pikes Peak Electric Car Record Tougher Than LeMans

Volkswagen’s Romain Dumas says the challenge of Pikes Peak Hillclimb eclipses every other event he’s contested – including the 24-hour races at Le Mans, Spa and the Nurburgring.
By Motorsport.com Jun 24, 2018
Motorsport Electric Volkswagen I.D. R Sets Quickest Qualifying Time At Pikes Peak

Electric Volkswagen I.D. R Sets Quickest Qualifying Time At Pikes Peak

The Frenchman, at the wheel of Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car, was the fastest of all the competitors, electric or otherwise. He set a time of 3m16.083s on the shortened version of the course.
By Motorsport.com Jun 21, 2018
Charging Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen Uses Unique Rapid Charge For I.D. R Pikes Peak

Volkswagen has developed a high power density lithiom-ion battery that is split into two blocks. It is charged with two 90 kW rapid charge systems at the same time.
By Wade Malone Jun 18, 2018
VW Spills Specs, Releases New Video For I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer

VW Spills Specs, Releases New Video For I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer

At the heart of the I.D. R Pikes Peak – which weighs less than 1,100 kilograms (2,425 pounds) - are two electric engines, one driving the front axle while the other powering the rear wheels. These provide an immense combined output of 670 horsepower (500 kilowatts)
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 14, 2018
Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Gets #94 - Here's Why

Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Gets #94 - Here's Why

Two weeks before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Volkswagen has revealed its outfit for the 12.42-mile (19.99-kilometer) track 14,110 feet (4,300 meters) above sea level. The VW I.D. R Pikes Peak will come in grey and will carry the number “94” for a good reason.
By Jacob Oliva Jun 12, 2018
Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Race Up Pikes Peak

Watch Volkswagen I.D. R Race Up Pikes Peak

The team is now working out the ideal suspension and tire setup for the 12.42-mile (19.99-kilometer) course. The crew is also tuning the electric drivetrain's energy management system, like the energy recuperation under braking.
By Chris Bruce Jun 02, 2018
SEAT Confirms E TCR Racing Series Intention With CUPRA e-Racer

SEAT Confirms E TCR Racing Series Intention With CUPRA e-Racer

SEAT intends to create a multi-brand touring car championship E TCR using its Cupra e-Racer as the first entrant. Who will be next?
By Mark Kane Apr 28, 2018
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