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Written by Greg Potts
It was just under a year ago that Volkswagen and driver Romain Dumas obliterated the Pikes Peak record time with the all-electric ID R prototype, but the team behind that effort already believes that the car could go far quicker. Since taking over 16 seconds off Sebastien Loeb"s former record in Colorado, VW has been prepping the 670bhp ID R for another record attempt this time at the N rburgring. Given the differences between the fabled German race track and the mountainous American hillclimb there have been plenty of updates to the car, and it would seem as though there"s now an urge to head back to Pikes Peak. The main noticeable change for the Ring has been a huge aero update to reduce downforce. That means a whole new floor and smaller wings at either end, including a rather impressive DRS system at the rear which can reduce drag by up to 20 per cent when deployed on the straights.
Date written: 29 Apr 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15542
It was just under a year ago that Volkswagen and driver Romain Dumas obliterated the Pikes Peak record time with the all-electric ID R prototype, but the team behind that effort already believes that the car could go far quicker. Since taking over 16 seconds off Sebastien Loeb"s former record in Colorado, VW has been prepping the 670bhp ID R for another record attempt this time at the N rburgring. Given the differences between the fabled German race track and the mountainous American hillclimb there have been plenty of updates to the car, and it would seem as though there"s now an urge to head back to Pikes Peak. The main noticeable change for the Ring has been a huge aero update to reduce downforce. That means a whole new floor and smaller wings at either end, including a rather impressive DRS system at the rear which can reduce drag by up to 20 per cent when deployed on the straights.
Date written: 29 Apr 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15542
