Your last record on the mountain pikes Peak Volkswagen company showed back in 1987.
This year, Volkswagen intends to conquer pikes Peak in Colorado, the race, which is held annually since 1916. For these purposes, the German manufacturer has developed a special all-electric racing car. The car will compete in the Unlimited class, where the manufacturers and private teams are provided with almost unlimited technical freedom.
Electric racing car Volkswagen I. D. R Pikes Peak is equipped with a giant spoiler and massive rear wings. The model is made in a traditional style for the family of I. D. According to the manufacturer, electric racing car with four-wheel drive and is the first step towards a closer relationship divisions of Volkswagen and Volkswagen R Motorsport. The model will have to show the athletic potential of all-electric vehicles, along with Volkswagen to regain the title of champion of pikes Peak for the first time since 1987.
Recall, your last record on the mountain pikes Peak, Volkswagen has shown in 1987 with the twin-engined Golf. Each motor rotates a separate axis, allowing the machine to set a record. After more than 30 years, Volkswagen is ready for a rematch, to make a speedy conquest of the mountain slope with a length of 19.99 km with a new best time. The race is scheduled for June 24.
In addition to Volkswagen in the event will be attended by another brand of the VW Group company Bentley, which intends to secure for its Bentayga sporting excellence in the class of SUVs.