The 100% electric Citroen Survolt taken to the trackPrior to making its first world appearance at Le Mans, France in a few days on July 10 the fully electric, racing version of the Citroen Survolt was taken to the track for the first time.
Endurance driver Vanica Ickx was in charge of the driving duties of this very quiet race car.
Citroen explains that the Survolt is the continuation of the manufacturer’s exploration of distinctive and original electric vehicles, initiated with the Revolte concept car revealed at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Survolt turns received notions on their heads through its radically new vision in a consummate blend of high-fashion glamour and extravagance with motor-racing punch. With its quite compact dimensions -- 3.85 m long, 1.87 m wide and 1.20 m high—the Survolt reappropriates sports car styling cues to form an all-new and revolutionary concept. The race car was built from a tubular chassis and is fitted with a flat floor and a diffuser, as well as a carbon fibre bodywork.
It is powered by two electric engines that boast a power of 300 horsepower from zero to 5000 rpm. The engine is fed by two lithium-ion batteries of 140 kg each that produces 31 kWh each, enough to cover 200 km. Citroen engineers say that the batteries can be recharged in just two hours with a special equipment, and in 10 hours when connected to the standard 220V European power supply.
The car weighs 1150 kg and can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, and can do the kilometer from standstill in just 22 seconds. The Survolt is capable to reach a top speed of 260 km/h.
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