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Written by Ollie Kew
So, VW has thrown weapons-grade engineering, space-age aerodynamics and more money than the GDP of several third world nations at its new Pikes Peak challenger, the all-electric I.D. R. Its aim is to smash the Pikes Peak hillclimb record for EVs, and with 670bhp and a 0-62mph time of 2.25 seconds, plus more aero than the entire Royal Air Force, it stands a pretty strong chance. But why go to all that effort, besides keeping VW"s company message on ultra-clean EVs to put that whole diesel issue far in the rear-view mirror? Well, it"s got much to do with this one-off 1987 Golf. VW tried for Pikes Peak glory thirty-one years ago, you see. And came achingly, cruelly close to achieving it.
Date written: 23 Apr 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 11595
So, VW has thrown weapons-grade engineering, space-age aerodynamics and more money than the GDP of several third world nations at its new Pikes Peak challenger, the all-electric I.D. R. Its aim is to smash the Pikes Peak hillclimb record for EVs, and with 670bhp and a 0-62mph time of 2.25 seconds, plus more aero than the entire Royal Air Force, it stands a pretty strong chance. But why go to all that effort, besides keeping VW"s company message on ultra-clean EVs to put that whole diesel issue far in the rear-view mirror? Well, it"s got much to do with this one-off 1987 Golf. VW tried for Pikes Peak glory thirty-one years ago, you see. And came achingly, cruelly close to achieving it.
Date written: 23 Apr 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 11595
