Electric GT
| Category | Grand tourer sportscars |
|---|---|
| Country | International |
| Inaugural season | 2017 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Constructors | Tesla Motors |
| Tyre suppliers | Pirelli |
| Official website | ElectricGT.co |
 Current season | |
The Electric GT Championship is a zero-emission international auto racing championship. The inaugural season is planned to start in 2017 and all teams will use a modified version of the Tesla Model S.
Format
Each race weekend will consist of a 20-minute practice session, a 30-minute qualifying session and two races, a day and a dusk race, lasting each 60 km.[1]
The first season consists of 7 races, including races on Nürburgring, Zandvoort, Estoril, Barcelona, Circuit Paul Ricard and Donington Park, and 3 non-championship race events located in America.[1]
Car
For the Inaugural season of the championship all teams are supplied identical versions of a modified Tesla Model S by sole supplier Tesla. The championship is however open to other manufactures of electric vehicles and those could be introduced in the coming seasons.[2]
The base model for the championship car is the Tesla Model S P85. The modifications include improved braking, aerodynamics to increase high speed grip, strengthen of the suspension, braking and cooling, steering wheel and a reduction of the overall weight.[3]
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli will be the official supplier of tires.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "ELECTRIC GT CHAMPIONSHIP CONFIRMS PIRELLI AS EXCLUSIVE TYRE SUPPLIER" (PDF). 5 August 2016 – via electricgt.co.
- ↑ "World-first electric GT series launched". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
- ↑ "New zero emissions motorsport category promoting sustainable mobility puts the Tesla Model S into action" (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2016 – via electricgt.co.