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Races and Chases Must Watch: VW ID.R Onboard Video Of Heaven’s Gate Record-Breaking Run

Must Watch: VW ID.R Onboard Video Of Heaven’s Gate Record-Breaking Run

"Take a seat in the Volkswagen ID.R cockpit and watch Romain Dumas' record run on Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road, China."
By Mark Kane Oct 14, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen ID. R Completes First Tests At Tianmen Mountain: Video

Volkswagen ID. R Completes First Tests At Tianmen Mountain: Video

The first video teaser shows the start of a test run. It will be a remarkable challenge.
By Mark Kane Aug 31, 2019
Races and Chases VW ID. R Takes On Its Latest Speed Challenge: A Racing Drone

VW ID. R Takes On Its Latest Speed Challenge: A Racing Drone

Volkswagen picked up a racing drone as a contender for the ID.R - "There is a challenge in the air."
By Mark Kane Aug 18, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen Presents New Livery For ID.R Ahead Of China Challenge

Volkswagen Presents New Livery For ID.R Ahead Of China Challenge

The new record attempt will be the first-ever at the Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road in China.
By Mark Kane Aug 09, 2019
Range / Efficiency Volkswagen I.D. R At The Nürburgring Used More Than 1 kWh/km

Volkswagen I.D. R At The Nürburgring Used More Than 1 kWh/km

The 24.7 kWh of energy used during the record-breaking run was actually the most efficient record ever.
By Mark Kane Aug 05, 2019
Races and Chases Fully Charged Presents Record-Breaking VW I.D. R At Goodwood

Fully Charged Presents Record-Breaking VW I.D. R At Goodwood

Volkswagen I.D. R was the fastest car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, ever.
By Mark Kane Jul 31, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen I.D. R Improves Goodwood Hill Record To 39.9 Seconds

Volkswagen I.D. R Improves Goodwood Hill Record To 39.9 Seconds

The new absolute track record belongs to EVs: 39.9 seconds, set by Romain Dumas in the Volkswagen I.D. R
By Mark Kane Jul 07, 2019
Races and Chases VW ID.R Breaks The Absolute Goodwood Festival Of Speed Record

VW ID.R Breaks The Absolute Goodwood Festival Of Speed Record

Man, it was fast! Only 41.18 to run 1.13 mile (1.82 km)
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 05, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen I.D. R Returns To Goodwood With Special Sprint Version

Volkswagen I.D. R Returns To Goodwood With Special Sprint Version

With a smaller and lighter battery pack, it will be even quicker on a short track.
By Mark Kane Jun 14, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen I.D. R Record-Breaking Run On The Nordschleife: Video

Volkswagen I.D. R Record-Breaking Run On The Nordschleife: Video

Full lap of the record-breaking run of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Volkswagen I.D. R takes just 6:05.336 minutes
By Mark Kane Jun 03, 2019
Races and Chases Volkswagen I.D. R Sets New Nürburgring Electric Car Record

Volkswagen I.D. R Sets New Nürburgring Electric Car Record

It's the fastest electric racing car and second overall at the Nürburgring Nordschleife
By Mark Kane Jun 03, 2019
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

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
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