New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

After eight months of intense development, design and construction, Nissan unveils revolutionary ZEOD RC electric race car based on the Nissan Nissan’s performance arm, Nismo, in Yokohama.

Racer emissions of zero demand gone to announced in just 33 weeks after Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn Nissan in February 2013, the goal of returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 with current ZEOD.

New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

The Nissan ZEOD RC race at Le Mans in 2014, after occupying invited by the Automobile Club de l’ Ouest entry ” Garage 56″ for vehicles that new and innovative technology.

Nissan is the RC as a test ZEOD new electric vehicle technologies for the future to develop planned program of Nissan LM P1.

New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

The first prototype of a revolutionary electric show car racer was presented at the 2013 Le Mans 24 hours, but the car seat at the unveiling of the Nismo showed dramatic development renovated, stylish design, new entries cooling and aerodynamic updates.

Nissan Global Motorsport Director, Darren Cox, Nissan Motorsport Director of Innovation, Ben Bowlby ; ZEOD The Nissan Nismo RC was introduced by President Shoichi Miyatani.

New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

” The RC won ZEOD use our technology in the development of the Nissan LEAF Nismo RC, the first runner EV on the zero – emission vehicle mass production is based,” said Shoichi Miyatani.

“Power Management LEAF RC and energy recovery efficiently, which is suitable for racing beliefs are examples only. Sure that these technologies to serve as important steps for the use of EV for motorsport. “

The Nissan ZEOD RC is the first car, a whole lap race Le Mans will complete 8.5 miles on nothing but electricity. The car reaches a speed of over 300 kmh ( 185 mph ) and LAP, the famous French circuit faster than a car LM GTE.

The controller will be able to easily switch between electric power and a small internal combustion engine with turbocharger. The car – which shares the same technology as the Nissan LEAF batteries – recharges the battery through regenerative braking.

Fans will have the opportunity to take a close look at the Nissan ZEOD RC Fuji in the paddock to take over the weekend of the FIA ​​World Endurance in 2013.

New Nissan ZEOD RC Electric Race Car 2014

“This weekend is an important milestone on the way to Le Mans for ZEOD RC Nissan”, Darren Cox said.

“Our goal for the program is to pull the curtain for the fans to see the innovative technology that Nissan developed. Could I think no better place than round Fuji World Endurance Championship for the current RC ZEOD to appear in public for the first time. We have interrupted our intensive testing in the UK to get the car to fly to Japan for this screen to the Japanese fans. “

” We thank the Automobile Club de l’ Ouest and the FIA ​​WEC, not only invites us to compete at Le Mans in 2014, but also for the opportunity to show the car here in Japan.

” Let Michael Krumm have a look at the cars for the first time, and Lucas Ordonez on a test driver role to connect the development of the car. Their experience to the Super GT and FIA World win Nissan GT1 a valuable asset to the Programme. Michael is also a Nissan LEAF and a passionate supporter of the future belongs to electric vehicles on the road. “

Nissan recognized as the world leader in electric cars on the streets – selling more than 80,000 Nissan LEAF from the start of sales in late 2010. The Nissan ZEOD RC is to take the first step on the initiative to bring electric cars to the race track.

” Never seen The Nissan ZEOD RC Use Technology at Le Mans and offer a unique experience for fans,” said Ben Bowlby.

“To see the car on the Mulsanne straight at 300 mph in virtual silence is unique. Development of battery technology to be integrated in a prototype of Le Mans, this is to be a big challenge, but the experience is not only very beneficial for the future program of the LM P1, but we can use this information to assist in the development of future versions of the Nissan LEAF and other electric vehicles on the road. “

The fans at Fuji Speedway is also the power of Nissan in action in the LM P2 class of the World Endurance Championship 2013. The Nissan Nismo VK45DE V8 engine tuned, the season so far, dominated the pole position and victory in every round. With eight cars Nissan LM P2 moved to Fuji Japanese fans have run a good opportunity to celebrate another victory for Nissan.

Source: Nissan Press

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