NextEV Nio EP9 smashed Nurburgring lap record; 1341 hp, 0-100 kph 2.7 seconds, 313 kph top speed, 24019 N downforce

Source: http://www.nio.io/ep9

The wave of electrification is stepping up a gear, and now looks like it's ready to zap the Nurburgring. Meet the NextEV Nio EP9. 

The Chinese electric car start-up,who currently competes in Formula E, revealed their new electric supercar a fortnight ago, but already proven to be a capable performer, as evidenced from its Nurburgring lap time. 

How fast is the Nio's lap time? Hold your breath: It's 7:05.12! That's faster than the Nissan GT-R Nismo (7:08.68) and Ferrari 488 GTB (7:21.63).

How does it achieve this feat? For starter, there are 4 inboard electric motors with a transmission for each individual motors, feeding a monstrous 1341 hp and 1480 Nm of torque to each 4 wheels. This remarkable output allows it to sprint from 0-100 kph in just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 313 kph.

Another possible reason behind its impressive lap time: downforce. NextEV claims the Nio generates a whooping 24,019 N (2449 kg) downforce at 238 kph (149 mph).  That's twice the downforce generated by the stonking Dodge Viper ACR at its top speed of 283 kph (177 mph), where Dodge claimed close to a tonne (1000 kg) of downforce was produced.

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