Alongside the
The R5 TURBO 3E show car will be premiered at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2022 contest on 25th September and will also feature at the Paris Motor Show, starting on 17th October.
This all-electric show car's contribution to the
R5 TURBO 3E is another example, alongside the
This reinterpretation of the
During the parade, the model and driver accompanying the R5 TURBO 3E will wear previously unreleased suits created by La Fameuse, a fashion designer that has built a name for himself by turning existing garments into one-of-a-kind sporty and classy apparel. These suits use
A HIGH PERFORMER DESIGNED TO DRIFT
R5 TURBO 3E is engineered for performance and tracks. It's an all-electric, rear-wheel drive, pure drifter. Like its iconic predecessor, it is strictly a two-seater. However, the rear now houses the powertrain - two electric motors, each moving one of the wheels, with the batteries in the middle under the floor.
R5 TURBO 3E is built on a tubular chassis, protected by a flat base and shielded by roll bars approved by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The motor has 280 kW (eq. 380 hp) of total power and 700 Nm of instantly available torque.
This new-generation R5 Turbo 2 can reach a top speed of 124mph. Its 42 kWh battery has plenty of capacity for several laps or a raging gymkhana. In these situations, it has a 50-plus steering angle so it's easier to dodge obstacles.
To record the R5 TURBO 3E performance, it comes with 10 mounting brackets for cameras inside and outside - for instance in the slots for the headlights and for the exterior mirrors, which are perfect to get the best footage of its drifting prowess.
EXUBERANCE, FUN AND ICONIC REFERENCES
'A work of art with exaggerated lines, inspired by the videogame universe, with hints at the
The bonnet, doors and cockpit are the same shape as their predecessors - but this time the body is made of carbon fibre. R5 TURBO 3E, in other words, is unmistakably part of the dynasty. It also has a fresh take on the Turbo 2's iconic air inlets on the rear fenders. It is 2.02 metres wide (25 cm more than its forbear), 4 metres long and 1.32 metres high. Its most striking feature is its huge rear spoiler that pulls the car to the ground, even on the wildest drifts.
The large air inlets on R5 TURBO 3E's front bumper cool the engine and add downforce. The three vertical sections are instantly reminiscent of the
There are also pink, blue and yellow LED strips at the front and rear, which flash when the car drifts, adding a 1980s and 1990s videogame vibe. Retro videogames also provided the inspiration for the camouflage stickers adorning the body. Lastly, the Plexiglass windows are pink and a sticker reading 'La vie en rose' on the rear left window adds a sweet je-ne-sais-quoi to this show car's appearance.
The hints at history in R5 TURBO 3E's design are the opposite of nostalgic. On the contrary, by their contemporary and playful treatment, they propel the show car into modernity.For example, the air inlet on the bonnet - another wink at the
POP AND GAMING MOOD
Inside the R5 TURBO 3E show car, the mood is a present-day and cheerful combination of hallmarks from motorsports, videogames and, of course, the
The carbon fibre racing bucket seats, safety harness and steering wheel are the result of teamwork with Sabelt1 . The imposing upright handbrake lever - a drifter car mainstay - in the middle of the centre console that is eminently 'pop' yellow. The same yellow intertwines with pink to add sparkle to the grey and black tartan - a tip of the hat to the 1980s - on the seats and dashboard. The tartan in turn produces a visual effect based on the
In a modern twist on one of the
The final touch showing that R5 TURBO 3E doesn't take itself too seriously is a teddy bear called Drifty. He is there to relax and comfort passengers overwhelmed by the show car's muscle.
A REAL OBJECT IN VIRTUAL WORLDS
Besides being a very real car, the R5 TURBO 3E show car is also a sign of its times. Its digital double will spring to life in the universe of virtual games in the Web3, the decentralised Internet where online platforms and services use a model based on blockchain. A collection of NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) based around the vehicle will also be available and people who own these digital assets will be offered exclusive advantages and rewards.
After the elegant contest in Chantilly, R5 TURBO 3E will be on display on
R5 TURBO 3E TECH SPECS
Length: 4.006 m including the rear spoiler
Width: 2.02 m
Height: 1.32 m
Wheelbase: 2.54 m
Front overhang: 625 mm
Rear overhang: 740 mm
Chassis: tubular (+ flat base + FIAapproved roll bar)
Weight: 980 kg (+ 520 kg of batteries)
Front tyres: 225 x 35 R19
Rear tyres: 325 x 25 R20
Powertrain: All-electric
Power: 280 kW (eq. 380 hp)
Torque: 700 Nm
Battery: 42 kWh lithium-ion
Full charge: 2 hours with a 380V/32A charger
Top speed: 200 km/h
0 to 100 km/h: 3.5 sec (3.9 sec in Drift mode)
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[1] A European leader in development and production, active in three different fields: racing (safety belts, seats, fireproof clothing), OEM (seats for road-going sports cars) and special applications (belts, restraints systems, hardware).
2 A digital composition using low-resolution images and a limited pallet of colours.
3The use of analogue or digital bugs (for example altering digital code or data, or physically manipulating electronic devices) for aesthetic purposes.
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