WRC 2014 season

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Re: WRC 2014 season

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Kubica won the Monza Rally Show (with Rossi second) which is usually the last "proper" event of the year. Adding to that Jänner Rally which is the first "proper" even of the year, he started and ended on a good note, but it has been very chaotic between.

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Not sure this belongs here but also not sure it deserves its own thread.

First all electric rally car announced:

Stohl Racing surprised at the Motor Show in Essen. The Austrians transplant two electric motors in a Peugeot 207 S2000 and have been approved for use in special stage rallying.

The Peugeot S2000 built by Manfred Stohl is all-wheel-drive via 2x electric motors with a maximum output of 400 kW (544 hp), more impressive is the torque of a whopping 880 Nm which, typical of electric motors, comes on immediately. Zero to 100 km/h takes only 3.0 seconds despite a weight of 1,500 kg.

A highlight is the installation of the battery, which is located between the driver and passenger. This is installed in a special cage construction, but can be changed in service in just five minutes. This is made possible through a specially designed trailer mounted lift.

Photos available at this LINK

If you prefer your motorsport news in German, you can read about it HERE

The range of the electric-S2000 as usual depends on the driving style. Stohl Racing has calculated approx 30 kilometers range with a subsequent return to the Service to change the battery. The rally-e Stohl Mk1 will premiere in the state rally championship soon.
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