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Given the size of the wing, this beast should have no problem producing downforce. Volkswagen is preparing the I.D. R for its competition debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 24. In a new video, the company shows off the process of fine-tuning the machine's aerodynamics for the 12.42-mile (19.99-kilometer) course. VW wants to take record for the fastest electric car up the mountain, which is currently 8:57.118, but the team would likely be very happy with beating the Peugeot 208 T16's overall record time of 8:13.878. The I.D. R Will Electrify Pikes Peak: VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Shatters All-Time Record ⠀ Watch VW's Record-Setting Pikes Peak Run From A Birds-Eye View The Volkswagen Motorsport crew started with a half-scale model in the wind tunnel. The engineers 3d-printed around 2,000 parts, and the car's construction allowed them to swap out panels quickly. This allowed the team to experiment with various tweaks to the body rather … [Read more...] about See How The VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Cuts Through Air On Video

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is only a couple of weeks away so Peugeot and Sébastien Loeb have begun testing the 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car on its namesake mountain. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is only a couple of weeks away so Peugeot and Sébastien Loeb have begun testing the 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car on its namesake mountain. Following an engine shakedown and a quick course familiarization, Loeb tackled the mountain and declared "I feel very confident with the car." He added," We are already getting close to the limit in many places. All we need to do now is make some detail changes and we will be ready for the Big Day!” Loeb managed to get an impressive 3:29.24 stage time during testing which was undoubtedly aided by the twin-turbo 3.2-liter V6 engine that develops 875 bhp (652 kW). It is connected to a six-speed sequential transmission and an all-wheel drive system that enables the 875 kg (1,929 lb) race car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in … [Read more...] about Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak tested on its namesake mountain [video]

Sam Schmidt, former racecar driver, possesses the unrelenting determination and voracious enthusiasm of a current racer. Maybe he’s making up for both lost time – he didn’t race an Indy car until he was 31 – and also a lost career – he was rendered paraplegic by a huge crash at Walt Disney World Speedway less than three years later. In between times, he finished fifth in the 1999 Indy Racing League, a result aided by a pole and victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last weekend, he returned to LVMS to take part in the Optima Batteries Search for the Ultimate Street Car challenge – an autotest on the track’s road course. This latest slice of driving fulfillment for the Arrow McLaren SP team founder and co-owner came through the marvel of modern science – namely off-the-shelf technology customized for Schmidt by Arrow Electronics, the Denver, CO.-based company that has sponsored his IndyCar team since 2015. Even aside from their on-track achievements in IndyCar – taking pole … [Read more...] about Schmidt, Arrow still inspiring with latest SAM Corvette

It comes complete with a leather-quilted gun case. With an asking price of $229,000, the Bentley Bentayga isn’t exactly everyone’s first choice when it comes to off-roading and outdoor actives. Nonetheless, the British automaker, together with Mulliner, has retrofitted the luxurious SUV with a Field Sports accessory kit, which includes everything you need to be the ultimate hunting machine. Update: One-Off Bentley Bentayga By Mulliner Stems From Horse Racing Bentley Bentayga Gains V8 Gasoline Engine With 542 Horsepower Bentley Bentayga To Take On Pikes Peak Hill Climb With some help from custom gun manufacturer Purdey, Bentley and Mulliner have added new features throughout, particularly additional storage in the cargo area. The large sliding unit comes with several compartments capable of carrying all of kinds of supplies, everything from first-aid kits to extra ammunition. Of course, not one to skimp on luxury, the package is finished in all the … [Read more...] about Bentley Bentayga Field Sports Edition Allows You To Hunt In Style

Demaison arrives at Williams after a decade-long spell at Volkswagen Motorsport, where he helped develop the ground-breaking I.D.R electric car that achieved multiple records at Pikes Peak and the Nurburgring. He was also responsible for the WRC Polo C car that won the rally titles from 2013 and 2016. During that time he forged a close alliance with then VW motorsport boss Jost Capito, who is now Williams CEO. The Frenchman, who is more commonly known as FX, has also had spells at Peugeot, Subaru and Citroen during a lengthy engineering career. Capito said that Demaison's hiring was great news for Williams as it embarks on a new era under the ownership of Dorilton Capital. "We are delighted to welcome FX to the team," said Capito. "I have seen his technical capabilities first-hand, and his sporting successes speak for themselves. Bringing in someone of his calibre to our already experienced technical team will help drive the future direction of our operation and … [Read more...] about Williams appoints ex-VW man Demaison as technical director