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Here’s another unlikely racer – the Nissan LEAF electric car. No, the “RC” in the name doesn’t make this a toy, but it stands for “Racing Competition”. This NISMO fettled EV racer is set to debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. It will likely make special demo appearances at various motorsports venues in 2011, as Nissan explores a pioneer zero emission competition spec series in future years.
This LEAF is unlike any other, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. The three-piece bodywork includes removable front and rear sections, fixed windows, LED headlights and taillights and driver-adjustable rear wing. There are two doors less than the road version, too.
Dimensionally, the race car features a 9.9 cm shorter wheelbase, is 2 cm longer and 17 cm wider. It also sits more than a foot lower than the production LEAF and ground clearance is limited to 6.1 cm, compared to 16 cm for the road car. And at just 938 kg, the race car weighs about 40% less.
Inside, you won’t find rear seats, a trunk, audio system, navigation and carpeting, but a battery pack, electric motor and inverter located in a mid-ship position. Like the production LEAF, the NISMO RC is powered by a lithium-ion battery composed of 48 compact modules and a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 hp and 280 Nm.
It can be charged up to 80% of full capacity in 30 minutes using the quick charging port located inside the rear cowl. Unlike other race cars, the NISMO RC has no tailpipe, no emissions and no sound.
The motor drives the rear wheels. The RC has all round double-wishbone suspension and driver-adjustable brake balance. It rides on 18-inch 6-spoke wheels and P225/40R18 Bridgestone racing rubber. In testing, it made the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.85 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h. Nissan says that it can run for 20 minutes under racing conditions.
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Imagine motor racing with no sound…
as a driver: many shocking moment as other car suddenly appear on his side…
as spectator: sleepy~~~
Can put noise what.. I saw from “MTV Pimp My Ride” which West Coast Custom put a speaker and a device that can produce a different type of car exhaust sound and if u rev ur car the sound that come out is copying ur action. If u push harder, the sound become harder like real car. The best thing is u can choose what sound that u like.. From Lambo to Humvee to Harley sound to spaceship sound..
good one from Nissan~
How about a high power wireless charger that actively aim strong microwave toward a receiver on board of the race car to constantly charge the car? You won’t even need any refuel pit stop!
You might get a microwaved driver as a bonus too
If EV’s goes racing in the future… then one fun part about racing is gone… the noises of the engines and exhaust made… no more earplugs can be sold.. :P
I want one …
great EV racer from nissan…
Going electric is good and all, but what’s the point of a racer that doesn’t shout about it.
Accident and the driver die electrocuted immediately.
How is this a good idea when it takes 30 minutes to charge 80% and it could only race for 20 minutes? TOTAL FAIL. It does look good.
With the max speed of only 150km/h in the race track for 20 minutes , I think it will be a quite boring race since it was also silent when running
Still need to improve in terms of motor power
anyway, go green for our future….
That Nissan leaf racecar is basically a Renault Megane Trophy racecar (built by ORECA) reskinned to masquerade as a nissan…
looks A LOT nicer than the road-going version :D