Also on display is the winning MGP30 racing motorcycle
India’s first all-electric zero emission race car capable of
reaching speeds of up to 225 kmph, was unveiled today at the 12th Auto Expo
2014 by Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the Mumbai-based USD 16.7
billion multinational Mahindra Group. Also on display was the winning MGP30
racing bike which has performed brilliantly during the entire 2013 MotoGP
season.
The Formula E car produces 200kw of power which is
equivalent to 270 BHP when compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The
chassis of the car is built from a super lightweight all carbon fibre and
aluminium monocoque and weighs only 800 kilos, which helps it accelerate from
0-100 kms in just 2.9 seconds. With a top speed of 225 kmph, the Formula E car
comes fitted with standard 18 inch Michelin tyres which are good to use in wet
and dry weather conditions. Mahindra Racing was the first of the 10 teams to
display its car in the team’s colours at a major event.