Mitsubishi to enter 2013 Pikes Peak
Mitsubishi has confirmed its plans to compete in next month’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a pair of electric-powered MiEV Evolution II prototypes.
In 2012 an i-MiEV Evolution driven by Hiroshi Masuoka took second place in the event’s Electric class, a very creditable result considering it was Mitsubishi’s first attempt. However, the time recorded was just over fifteen seconds behind the winner, Fumio Nutahara in his Radical-based Toyota Motorsport TMG EVP002.
So, for this year the team’s sole objective is to overhaul the competition and take victory. To help achieve that goal, the four-wheel drive MiEV Evolution II features several enhancements compared to the original version.
Key among them is the motor count, which is up from three to four. Their combined output of 536 bhp (400 kW / 544 PS) is now governed via an S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) vehicle dynamics system, while energy is supplied by an under-floor 50 kWh battery pack.
To complement the extra power, the car’s carbon fibre, single-seat bodywork has been completely redesigned to both reduce weight and improve the aerodynamics.
Once again, Hiroshi Masuoka is going to be driving one of the Mitsubishis. Behind the wheel of the other will be Greg Tracy, who has previously enjoyed Pikes Peak successes on two wheels.
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In 2012 an i-MiEV Evolution driven by Hiroshi Masuoka took second place in the event’s Electric class, a very creditable result considering it was Mitsubishi’s first attempt. However, the time recorded was just over fifteen seconds behind the winner, Fumio Nutahara in his Radical-based Toyota Motorsport TMG EVP002.
So, for this year the team’s sole objective is to overhaul the competition and take victory. To help achieve that goal, the four-wheel drive MiEV Evolution II features several enhancements compared to the original version.
Key among them is the motor count, which is up from three to four. Their combined output of 536 bhp (400 kW / 544 PS) is now governed via an S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) vehicle dynamics system, while energy is supplied by an under-floor 50 kWh battery pack.
To complement the extra power, the car’s carbon fibre, single-seat bodywork has been completely redesigned to both reduce weight and improve the aerodynamics.
Once again, Hiroshi Masuoka is going to be driving one of the Mitsubishis. Behind the wheel of the other will be Greg Tracy, who has previously enjoyed Pikes Peak successes on two wheels.
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