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Wheelsology
With the upgraded all-new
MiEV Evolution II, MMC has set its sights on an outright victory in this legendary American race.
Held annually in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is an annual automobile and motorcycle hill climb to the 14,110-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado, with entrants covering an elevation difference of almost 4,720 feet. First run in 1916, the hill climb celebrates its 91st running this year making it the second oldest US motorsport event after the Indianapolis 500. Also known as 'The Race to the Clouds', atmospheric pressure, temperature, weather and other conditions vary significantly between the start and finish, requiring optimum vehicle tuning for maximum performance.
MMC entered the Pikes Peak competition for the first time last year with the i-MiEV Evolution all-electric prototype, finishing second in the Electric Vehicle division. Participation in the event brought a wealth of data in areas such as vehicle speed and acceleration, lithium-ion drive battery consumption, electric motor temperature and other key information that will play an important role in future MMC electric vehicle development.
Driving the pair of all-new MiEV Evolution II racing prototypes will be two-time Dakar Rally champion and MMC vehicle development/test driver Hiroshi Masuoka and six-time PPIHC motorcycle champion Greg Tracy.
Hiroshi Masuoka scored an impressive second-place finish in last year's PPIHC in the Electric Vehicle division piloting the i-MiEV Evolution racing prototype.
In addition to competing in the event with two electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is announce its role as the Presenting Sponsor of the 91st running of PPIHC.
Posted in: Electric Vehicle,Four-Wheel Drive,Greg Tracy,International,MiEV Evolution II,Mitsubishi,Motor Sports,North America,Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2013,Sponsorship/Partnership,Super/Sports Car
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