The new competition Tesla Model S was introduced in the UK. The sports car will debut in the Electric GT Championship, the first championship reserved for "zero emissions" grand tourers.
it's called Electric GT Championship and is the new competition aimed exclusively at electric models. On the starting grid of this competition, supported by the FIA, there will be only Tesla Model S models, with 20 international drivers (10 men and 10 women) representing a total of 10 teams.ENGINE SPORT: Everything you need to know about Electric GT
The inaugural season of this 'zero-emissions' event starts next September, and will have stops at some of the main European circuits – including Paul Ricard, Barcelona, Assen and Nürburgring – before completing a series of three extra races. championship in South America. During the 2017 edition of the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, the competition version of the Tesla Model S was finally presented.
Which differences from the production Model S?
Starting with a Tesla Model S P100D, the engineers managed to achieve a 500 kg diet (for the 1730 kg) by removing all the unnecessary equipment inside, which is now equipped with a “roll cage”.In mechanical terms, this competition version received adjustments in terms of suspension and brakes, as well as a complete aerodynamic kit and Pirelli competition tires. But the main highlight goes to the engine. Although it did not specify what changes it made to the two electric motors, the organization announced breathtaking numbers: 795 hp of power and 995 Nm of maximum torque, enough for a acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds.
Amazing show. Great car and a genuine electric driver: @agustipaya @EGTChampionship #ASI17 Live Action Arena. pic.twitter.com/yLbjCk5JRr
— Electric GT (@EGTChampionship) January 14, 2017