Performance -
Horsepower - 250hp (190kW)
Top Speed - 225+kmph (140+mph)
Acceleration - 0-97kmph (0-60mph) in <2.9 seconds
Noise levels ~ 80 dB (SPL)
Body -
Body Work - Carbon fiber and Kevlar honeycomb (To save costs, the car is not made with the latest carbon-fiber materials used in Formula 1)
Chassis - Carbon fiber & Aluminium with high strength elements (made by Spark-Dallara),
carbon fibre front and rear impact structures, Diolen anti-intrusion side panels, cockpit head protection and wheel tethers.
Total Car Weight (including driver) <900kg (1980lbs), (~250kg (550lbs) heavier than a Formula 1 car)
Battery -
Range - Varies highly with vehicle speed
Battery Pack ~ 28 kWh Lithium Ion (maximum usable) (made by Williams Advanced Engineering)
Peak Power - 200kW (270hp)
Bus voltage - 1000V (Maximum allowed)
Battery Weight - 200kg (333lbs)
Battery Pack Weight - 330kg (730lbs)
Normal Charging - generators used to re-charge the batteries are powered by glycerine, a by-product of bio-diesel production.
Other Systems -
Suspension - Pushrod-operated, unequal-length control arm Steel suspensions
Tires - bespoke 18" treaded (provide optimum performance in both wet and dry conditions) (made by Michelin)
Wheels - made by O.Z.
Electronic Systems - by Mclaren
System Integration - by Renault
Aerodynamics - by AOTECH (CFD/wind tunnel specialist)
Cost -
Cost - $375,000 (€350,000) (including research)
Warranty - No warranty, cars last for a varying number of races.
Timeline -
Release Year - 2012
Production Year - 2013
Availability Year - 2014
Horsepower - 250hp (190kW)
Top Speed - 225+kmph (140+mph)
Acceleration - 0-97kmph (0-60mph) in <2.9 seconds
Noise levels ~ 80 dB (SPL)
Body -
Body Work - Carbon fiber and Kevlar honeycomb (To save costs, the car is not made with the latest carbon-fiber materials used in Formula 1)
Chassis - Carbon fiber & Aluminium with high strength elements (made by Spark-Dallara),
carbon fibre front and rear impact structures, Diolen anti-intrusion side panels, cockpit head protection and wheel tethers.
Total Car Weight (including driver) <900kg (1980lbs), (~250kg (550lbs) heavier than a Formula 1 car)
Battery -
Range - Varies highly with vehicle speed
Battery Pack ~ 28 kWh Lithium Ion (maximum usable) (made by Williams Advanced Engineering)
Peak Power - 200kW (270hp)
Bus voltage - 1000V (Maximum allowed)
Battery Weight - 200kg (333lbs)
Battery Pack Weight - 330kg (730lbs)
Normal Charging - generators used to re-charge the batteries are powered by glycerine, a by-product of bio-diesel production.
Other Systems -
Suspension - Pushrod-operated, unequal-length control arm Steel suspensions
Tires - bespoke 18" treaded (provide optimum performance in both wet and dry conditions) (made by Michelin)
Wheels - made by O.Z.
Electronic Systems - by Mclaren
System Integration - by Renault
Aerodynamics - by AOTECH (CFD/wind tunnel specialist)
Cost -
Cost - $375,000 (€350,000) (including research)
Warranty - No warranty, cars last for a varying number of races.
Timeline -
Release Year - 2012
Production Year - 2013
Availability Year - 2014
For Detailed Technical Information, follow this link -
References -
http://www.fiaformulae.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_E
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark-Renault_SRT_01E
http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/july/bold-new-look-for-formula-e-car/
http://www.sparkracingtechnology.com/en/projects/formulae/spark-renault-srt01e/introduction
http://www.sparkracingtechnology.com/en/projects/formulae/spark-renault-srt01e/datasheet
http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2014/september/the-formula-e-battery-a-qa-with-craig-wilson.aspx
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/23/sports/autoracing/what-makes-formula-e-cars-tick.html