Drive eO PP03 PPIHC/Electric Modified #3 Rhys Millen 2015

[Kingofweasles]

Taken from Racer.com:

Former winner and record holder Rhys Millen will return to the "Race to the clouds" for the 93rd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a one-megawatt electric racecar developed by Drive eO. The 42-year-old Millen aims to become the first overall winner with an electric vehicle.

The eO PP03 produces 1020 kW (1367hp) peak power thanks to a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and six YASA-400 electric motors with in-house developed eO controllers. The all-electric vehicle was assembled by Drive eO, a Latvian engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of electric and hybrid electric prototype vehicles. The company was the first to complete the demanding Dakar Rally with a hybrid electric vehicle and has participated with all-electric racecars in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb twice.

Engine(s):

Configuration: Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
Peak Power: 1020 kW (1367hp)
Peak Torque: 2160 Nm (1593 lb-ft)
Battery Type: 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
Top speed: 260 km/h


Drivetrain:

Body: Carbon-Fibre composite panels
Chassis: Steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension: 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
Steering: Electrically-assisted power steering
Brakes: Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
Gearbox: Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
Drive: All-wheel drive


Dimensions:

Kerb weight: 1200 kg
Tires: 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels

With the Pike's Peak Hillclimb rumored to appear in a future Gran Turismo title, having cars like this in the game would help to create the right kind of atmosphere and give the track's inclusion a sense of purpose as well. Plus, there should be at least one alternative to Nobihro "Monster" Tajima's 2012 & 2015 Pike's Peak cars for players to master, right?

Also, videos and the full technical specifications of this car will be added as they become available.

UPDATE: With Rhys Millen at the wheel and despite losing up to 50% power on certain sections of the course, this car became the fastest all-electric car EVER at Pike's Peak and the first electric car to win the hillclimb overall!

 

[Bo]

Was going to suggest this. 0-60 is 2.6 seconds at 75% torque, by the way.

EDIT -

• All wheel drive
• Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
• Peak power 1020 kW / peak torque 2160 Nm
• 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
• Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
• Steel tubular spaceframe with carbon fibre body
• Electrically assisted power steering
• 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
• Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
• 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels
• Kerb weight: 1200 kg
• Top speed: 260 km/h

 

[JKgo]

...Another megawatt car. Good. I wish him luck. 👍

 

[Kingofweasles]

Was going to suggest this. 0-60 is 2.6 seconds at 75% torque, by the way.

EDIT -

• All wheel drive
• Six YASA-400 electric motors with eO controllers
• Peak power 1020 kW / peak torque 2160 Nm
• 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with BMS
• Single reduction gear / limited slip axle differentials
• Steel tubular spaceframe with carbon fibre body
• Electrically assisted power steering
• 4-way adjustable shock absorbers
• Ventilated brake discs Ø378 mm front / Ø330 mm rear
• 320/710 R18 slick tyres / 13” × 18” wheels
• Kerb weight: 1200 kg
• Top speed: 260 km/h

Thank you for posting this! It will be added to the OP shortly.

 

[Kingofweasles]

Double-Post, please ignore.

 

[Hetare21]

I think the class this car entered in is Electric Modified, not Unlimited.
http://www.ppihc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-PPIHC-Competitor-List.pdf

1475 bhp but 1500 kg (E-Runner) versus 1200 kg but 1367 bhp (PP03). This is going to be a hot battle.

 

[Bo]

Officially the first electric TQ at Pikes Peak.

 

[990cc]