The record-breaking run of the I.D. R Pikes Peak from a helicopter perspective (VIDEO)
09 July 2018 | 0 commentsJust 250 days had passed between the announcement of the Pikes Peak project on 18 October 2017 and the record-breaking run on Pikes Peak. The unique demands on the drivetrain technology, batteries and aerodynamics make the I.D. R Pikes Peak an extremely ambitious project. This… Continue reading »
Volkswagen makes history with the I.D. R Pikes Peak
25 June 2018 | 0 commentsVolkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Driving the 500-kW (680 PS) I.D. R Pikes Peak, Romain Dumas (F) defeated a field including cars with conventional drivetrain technology. In doing so, he not only broke… Continue reading »
Watch Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III break the EV record at Pikes Peak
10 July 2014 | 0 commentsElectric cars clearly are the future and not just in everyday driving, but it looks like they are the future of motorsports. Mitsubishi MiEV is not a very impressive electric car in the world, but the company's MiEV Evolution III race car for Pikes Peak… Continue reading »
Watch the full onboard video of Sebastien Loeb's record-breaking run at Pikes Peak
03 July 2013 | 0 comments2013 Pikes Peak hill climb with a new record time of 8:13.878. That's a minute and a half quicker than the previous record and also he is first to finish the legendary race in less than nine minutes. The average speed for his highly modified… Continue reading »
Sebastien Loeb wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb - sets a new record [video]
01 July 2013 | 0 commentsThis is one successful comeback! After a 14 year break, Peugeot returned to Pikes Peak and won the event with their highly-modified Peugeot 208 T16 packing 875 hp with Sebastien Loeb behind the steering wheel. Sebastien Loeb just did not win the hill climb he… Continue reading »
Mitsubishi Outlander is the Official Safety Vehicle of the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
21 June 2013 | 0 commentsThe redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander crossover will be the "Official Safety Vehicle" for this year's 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on next Sunday, June 30th. With features like Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Super… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 starts testing at Pikes Peak [video]
17 June 2013 | 0 commentsEnd of May, the Peugeot 208 T16 for Pikes Peak performed a "dress rehearsal" at Mont Ventoux before this month's Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The team is now finally in Colorado preparing for the extreme race on 30th June and here is the… Continue reading »
Watch Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak testing at Mont Ventoux
29 May 2013 | 0 commentsgot a chance at last to perform a dress rehearsal outside of Peugeot Sports factory at Mont Ventoux before June’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The Mont Ventoux in the south of France is known mainly from Tour de France cycle race offering steep… Continue reading »
Mitsubishi to race two MiEV Evolution II all-electric cars at Pikes Peak
18 May 2013 | 0 commentsMitsubishi has announced that two all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric race cars will take on legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb end of next month. Last year the i-MiEV Evolution all-electric prototype finished second in the Electric Division and this year with the updated model Mitsubishi… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak gets a colourful livery
14 May 2013 | 0 commentscar has received a colourful new livery and is ready for the extreme race on 30th June. As you can see from the new livery key partners include Total, Red Bull and Michelin. The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak racer will be driven by Sebastien… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car revealed
16 April 2013 | 0 commentsPeugeot has unveiled a 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car that will contest the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30. The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak will be driven by Sebastien Loeb, a nine time world rally champion who will have to cope… Continue reading »
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