Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to tacke Pikes Speak hillclimb
Mitsubishi will enter two all-electric vehicles in the Electric Class of the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Mitsubishi has big plans and is aiming for victory in the Electric Class with the i-MiEV Evolution, a specially-prepared competition version based on the i all-electric vehicle. The second car taking part of the Pikes Peak is a regular production i, that has been fitted with a more aerodynamic front bumper and roll bars and other safety equipment.
The i-MiEV Evolution uses the same motor, drive battery and other major components as the production i and has been developed in cooperation with several partner companies including Meidensha Corporation and GS Yuasa Corporation.
The i-MiEV Evolution however uses specially-designed racing-specific body which uses a tube-frame chassis and a carbon fibre cowl among other features designed to reduce weight and improve aerodynamic performance.
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