System E debuted an up to date, faster model of its electrical race automotive forward of the collection’ 2024 Monaco E-Prix race.
The Gen 3 Evo will debut in Season 11, which begins later this yr and runs into 2025, changing the present model of the Gen 3 that was launched for Season 9. System E will proceed requiring all groups to make use of the identical chassis design however develop their very own powertrains, which is able to should be re-homologated for Season 11 as properly.
System E quotes a 0-60 mph time of 1.82 seconds for the Gen 3 Evo, which is 36% faster than the present Gen 3 automotive and 30% faster than present System 1 automobiles, organizers declare. The brand new automotive also needs to common 0.2 of a second faster lap instances on the Monaco road circuit, System E estimates. Prime pace is unchanged at 200 mph.
The Gen 3 Evo additionally implements all-wheel drive, though it can solely be accessible throughout qualifying, race begins, and when drivers use Assault Mode, which rewards a short lived efficiency enhance for driving into particular zones which are off the racing line.
System E Gen 3 Evo race automotive
Automobiles additionally get a brand new physique package that System E claims has higher aerodynamic properties than the earlier bodywork, and new Hankook iON tires that present 5-10% extra grip than the earlier rubber. These tires are additionally produced from 35% recycled and sustainable supplies—a 9% enhance in sustainable content material vs. the outgoing Gen 3 tires.
The Gen 3 Evo will race in Seasons 11 and 12, with a brand-new Gen 4 automotive debuting for Season 13.
Nissan grew to become the primary producer to decide to the Gen 4 period in March, adopted by Jaguar this week. That may hold each automakers in System E till a minimum of 2030. In the meantime, iconic race automotive constructor Lola Automobiles will area a crew for Season 11 in partnership with Yamaha.
