months ago my partner Alexander told you that the German mark of the “town car” would be present at the ascent to the Pikes Peak 2018. He wouldn't do it with a powerful, supercharged gasoline car, but with a fully electric four-wheel drive prototype vehicle. his name is Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak, and on June 24 he will fight to be the fastest in the race to the clouds.
It is very probably one of the best opportunities for the German giant to make its commitment to sustainable mobility through electric vehicles, but they are also aware of the passion for competition in the motor world that exists on the other side of the pond. Thus, they perfectly combine both themes. And it is that, you already know that the emissions scandal is still very present in the United States.
But going back to Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak, we must recognize that it is a prototype that simply excites with its design. It looks like an LMP1-style endurance racing car, but with a more futuristic twist. Also highlights the fluidity of its lines and minimalism, although most likely all this will change when we see his body full of sponsors. A pity that the brand did not want to make the technical information public.
Volkswagen tells us that the Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak is the ambassador of the future ID electric car family with the brand's sporty range of products; So, let's remember Volkswagen wants to offer 20 different fully electrified models by 2025. On the other hand, the start of production of the first serial car of the ID range is scheduled for the end of 2019, which will be produced in Saxony.
Of course, senior brand managers have taken the opportunity to once again talk about Volkswagen's electric future and mobility, as well as showing his illusion for returning to compete in the Pikes Peak. The last time Volkswagen contested the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, in 1987, they narrowly missed out on victory, with a twin-engine Golf developing 652bhp. We will see if, on this occasion, the Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak is the fastest in its category to overcome the 1.500 meters of elevation gain and the 20 kilometers of travel.