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Formula E has shown us a glimpse of the third-generation all-electric racing car that will compete in the 2022-23 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The vehicle is described as Formula E's "fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient racing car yet."
The Gen3 was shown exclusively to a select group of Formula E manufacturers, teams, and drivers in Valencia, Spain, where testing for the last season is now ongoing. While we're not getting the full picture of the Gen3 car yet, the teaser is accompanied by some major details about the machine's performance and features.
The third-generation racer will be lighter and smaller than the Gen2. This will allow for faster and more efficient wheel-to-wheel racing. Speaking of efficiency, 40 percent of the energy that will be used during a race will be produced through regenerative braking. Therefore, the car won't feature rear hydraulic brakes.
The Gen3 will also be the first formula car to sport powertrains at both the front and the rear, which will produce a total of 600 kW. That is twice Gen2's regenerative capability.
Moreover, an electric motor will deliver up to 350 kW of power (476 hp) and take the car to a top speed of 200 mph (320 kph). Formula E says that it will have a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 476-hp ICE vehicle.
Engineers also focused on sustainability when designing the high-performance racer. The Gen3 will be net-zero carbon, having tires made from 26 percent sustainable materials. Plus, all of the damaged carbon fiber parts will be recycled into new fibers that can be used for other applications.
"The Gen3 is our fastest, lightest, most powerful, and efficient racing car yet. It is a creature designed for its habitat: racing on city streets in wheel-to-wheel combat. We look forward to witnessing it inspire and excite the next generation of motorsport fans in cities around the world from Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship," said Jamie Reigle, Formula E CEO.
Following extensive development and further testing on and off the track, Formula E manufacturers expect to take delivery of the Gen3 cars in spring 2022.
The third-generation racer will be lighter and smaller than the Gen2. This will allow for faster and more efficient wheel-to-wheel racing. Speaking of efficiency, 40 percent of the energy that will be used during a race will be produced through regenerative braking. Therefore, the car won't feature rear hydraulic brakes.
The Gen3 will also be the first formula car to sport powertrains at both the front and the rear, which will produce a total of 600 kW. That is twice Gen2's regenerative capability.
Moreover, an electric motor will deliver up to 350 kW of power (476 hp) and take the car to a top speed of 200 mph (320 kph). Formula E says that it will have a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 476-hp ICE vehicle.
Engineers also focused on sustainability when designing the high-performance racer. The Gen3 will be net-zero carbon, having tires made from 26 percent sustainable materials. Plus, all of the damaged carbon fiber parts will be recycled into new fibers that can be used for other applications.
"The Gen3 is our fastest, lightest, most powerful, and efficient racing car yet. It is a creature designed for its habitat: racing on city streets in wheel-to-wheel combat. We look forward to witnessing it inspire and excite the next generation of motorsport fans in cities around the world from Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship," said Jamie Reigle, Formula E CEO.
Following extensive development and further testing on and off the track, Formula E manufacturers expect to take delivery of the Gen3 cars in spring 2022.
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