Peugeot EX1 electrifies the N?rburgring [video]

Another feather in the cap

As an update to the original story, Peugeot has released a video showing the EX1 concept setting a new electric vehicle lap record at the Nürburgring.

Piloted by Stéphane Caillet, the one-off prototype completed the 20.8 km (12 mile) Nordschleife in 9 minutes and 1.3 seconds at an average speed of 138.3 km/h (85.9 mph).

As you may recall, the EX1 concept is powered by two electric motors that produce a combined output of 340 PS (250 kW / 335 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. Detailed performance specifications haven't been announced, but the car previously set an unofficial EV acceleration record of 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds.

Source: Peugeot

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 CDspeed CDspeed
It sounded like a mix between an F1 car and a jet. Very cool!
May 5, 2011 10:59 am
 Siawa Siawa
Was just about to write that. Sounds more like a Jet than a car.
May 5, 2011 11:24 am
 eddie eddie
Look and sounds awesome.
May 5, 2011 12:45 pm
 dmanero dmanero
It's the batmobile. :-) no seriously, sounds wicked.
May 5, 2011 2:44 pm
 zeiar zeiar
I hope Peugeot starts making this kind of cars to sail also...
May 6, 2011 2:48 am
 AshleyTankard AshleyTankard
Sail? Wouldn't it just sink...?
May 6, 2011 5:09 am
 CDspeed CDspeed
@Ashley, you do realize zeiar meant sale as in for sale right? Not everyone who speaks English comes from an English speaking country.
May 6, 2011 5:35 am