Under the skin of the amazing Nissan ZEOD RC The ZEOD RC features thousands of parts, brand new technology, has taken countless hours of design, engineering, construction and testing and now Nissan has revealed what is under the skin of the revolutionary prototype. With every single component on the car down to the smallest nut and bolt modeled in computer aided design (CAD) technology, Nissan has released a unique image showcasing the inner workings of the car. The Nissan ZEOD RC will fill Garage 56 at this years Le Mans 24 Hours, an additional entry reserved for new automotive technology never previously seen on track. Its powered by two 110kw electric motors that transfer power to the wheels via the same gearbox that is connected to the internal combustion engine. The car aims to complete a lap of Le Mans on battery power faster than a GT LM category Le Mans entry. The remarkable 400 horsepower, 40 kilogram, 1.5 liter, three-cylinder turbocharged engine will start the race with the electric motors taking over for a final all-electric lap after each fuel stint.
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 02:06:45 +0000
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