The race-ready Tesla Model S P100D destined for the Electric GT (EGT) Championship has finally been unveiled after it was initially teased last year as a replacement for the racing version of the P85+.
For the race series, the P100D undergoes a significant weight-loss regime, shedding as much as 500 kg from its original weight. To comply with racing regulations, a full roll cage has been added, plus the car gets upgraded suspension, Pirelli tyres and brakes as well.
In terms of performance, the Tesla race car will hit a top speed of 250 km/h but it is the acceleration that makes it interesting. The 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint is completed in just 2.1 seconds, while the 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) is done in around two seconds. That makes it much quicker than the standard car in Ludicrous mode, which does the latter in 2.5 seconds.
The EGT will comprise of 10 teams and 20 drivers, with seven European circuits scheduled in its inaugural season, including Paul Ricard, Barcelona, Assen, Estoril and the Nurburgring, as well as three non-championship races in the Americas. Each race weekend will feature a 20-minute practice session, 60-minute qualifying, a day race (60km) and a dusk race (60km).
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Come here, this car sure few million ringgit. Syukurlah we can only buy Axia in Malaysia
lor…ingat gen2 model S
Most F1 fans do not goes to EGT races because they don’t have the “ROAR”. Hope this Tesla Model S P100D will generate more interest with its 778 hp.
Looks like Gen2 2.0.
Hopeful to see it participates in more categories of racing series.
Wow…. i wonder why Gameloft doesn’t want add Tesla vehicle in Asphalt games.