Last week, Volkswagen dropped acclaimed racing driver Romain Dumas behind the wheel of the ID.R-- one of the most powerful electric race cars ever built. Once he was trapped in, they pointed the pairing at Germany's famous Nürburgring, where they promptly set a new track record for electric cars. The ID.R didn't just set a new record, though. Along the way, it thoroughly … [Read more...] about Video: Watch the VW ID.R Blast the Nürburgring Record
Pikes Peak
VW Targets EV Record at Nürburgring
When Volkswagen took its awesome-looking, super swoopy ID. R electric race car to Pike's Peak last year, everyone kind of figured it would win. They spent a bajillion dollars, though-- so the win was kind of expected. What wasn't expected was that they'd take the overall record. By a lot. Despite having victory at the PPIHC in the bag, however, Volkswagen is hungry for more. … [Read more...] about VW Targets EV Record at Nürburgring
Electric VW Shatters All-time Pike’s Peak Record
Volkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), breaking the previous record for electric vehicles, sure-- but also beating the all-time record set by Sébastien Loeb in 2013! And that by a full 16 (sixteen) seconds! “Awesome! We exceeded even our own high expectations with that result," exclaimed Romain Dumas, after se … [Read more...] about Electric VW Shatters All-time Pike’s Peak Record
Buy it: Pike’s Peak BOTT XR1R Buell Racing Bike
Due to what's being described as "sponsorship reasons", the bike that finished 4th in the Pike's Peak Exhibition Class in 2017 is available for sale. That's right, kids- not a replica. Not "one of". The actual Bottpower-built 1,340cc Buell XBRR-based BOTT XR1R Pikes Peak race bike that finished 4th can be f***ing yours. I learned about this earlier today while reading one of … [Read more...] about Buy it: Pike’s Peak BOTT XR1R Buell Racing Bike
Extreme Downforce of the Volkswagen IDR Pike’s Peak Electric Racecar
Volkswagen has high hopes for its all-electric I.D. R hillclimb race car. With plans to hit the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, VW hopes a win at that prestigious event with an all-electric vehicle (EV) will help environmentally-conscious consumers to look beyond the highly public "dieselgate" emissions scandal from 2015. To make sure everything goes to plan, the company … [Read more...] about Extreme Downforce of the Volkswagen IDR Pike’s Peak Electric Racecar
VW’s All-electric Hillclimb Monster Hits the Racetrack
It's been a big month for VW race fans, as the company's rumored all-electric hillclimb monster not only broke cover- but ran its first laps in Alès, France as well. Officially called the ID R, the car weighs less than 2,500 lbs and produces 680 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, giving it a 0-60 time of 2.25 seconds. If accurate, that would make the Volkswagen ID R quicker to 60 … [Read more...] about VW’s All-electric Hillclimb Monster Hits the Racetrack
How to Hillclimb: 1000 HP Electric Acura NSX (Video)
Acura's long-awaited, second-generation NSX finally arrived early last year. That meant that Acura (read: Honda) was back in the exotic sports car game- and they have wasted no time getting the word out. To that end, the company grafted one of its new NSX body onto one of its old, race-winning IMSA racing chassis, packed it with 1050 HP worth of electric motors, and rocketed … [Read more...] about How to Hillclimb: 1000 HP Electric Acura NSX (Video)
Pikes Peak 2014: Race Results
The 2014 running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb won't be remembered for its seriously fast drivers or - like 2013's race - an astonishing, record-setting performance. Instead, it'll be marred by the death of motorcycle racer Bobby Goodin, who crashed his number 86 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R just after crossing the finish line, and was announced dead shortly after by … [Read more...] about Pikes Peak 2014: Race Results
Pikes Peak 2014: the Race (and Live Stream) is Happening Now
The 2014 running of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb (PPIHC) is under way today, June 29th. As always, the race promises to deliver some of the best electric and alt-fuel racing in the country with several serious plug-in contenders aiming to knock Sebatien Loeb's record 2013 run up the mountain. For those of you with short memories, 2013 marked the first running of the … [Read more...] about Pikes Peak 2014: the Race (and Live Stream) is Happening Now