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  • Mitsubishi Outlander Is Official Safety Vehicle For Pikes Peak

    2014-Mitsubishi-Outlander-Safety-Vehicle-THUMBA completely redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is going to be the Official Safety Vehiclefor this year’s 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. PPIHC event will be held on 30th of June 30 at the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

    The challenging Pikes Peak International Hill Climb features a road course that is 12.42 long and has 156 corners. It commences at an elevation of 9390 feet and fends at 14 110 feet.

    The safety car will include technologically-advanced safety features such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM). In addition to this, this Mitsubishi will be equipped with company’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system. The latter will deliver superior stability, traction and control, which attributes are ideal for harsh weather and road conditions.

    Furthermore, in the race will also be seen the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high-performance sports sedan. It will join Outlander as a supplemental safety vehicle. As a matter of fact, both cars were built specifically for the race with support coming from AEM®, BBS USA, Cobb Tuning, DC Sports®, Kenwood USA Corporation, and Muellerized Suspension Tuning.

    In addition, the brand will also make a racing return to the event with its new and more powerful 100% electric-powered prototype racing car – the MiEV Evolution II. It will be driven by two-time Dakar Rally winner Hiroshi Masuoka.

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    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi To Enter 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

    Mitsubishi-MiEV-Evolution-II-THUMBMitsubishi jut announced that it is going to take part in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The event will be held from 25th of June until the 30th of June. The company will compete with their new Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II All-Electric Prototype.

    Mitsubishi’s team will consist of two of the new all-electric four-wheel drive (4WD) racecars and the goal pf course is to achieve the first place in the race. In addition, the company is going to gather the technical information from the performance of the car in the event in order to bring some optimization in future production vehicles.

    The updated i-MiEV Evolution II utilizes high-capacity battery and high-output motors. It is also equipped with S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) integrated vehicle dynamics control system to a two-front/two-rear four-motor drivetrain. The result is enhanced handling and control. What is more, the body is designed in such way that it minimizes the weight and brings about better aerodynamics.

    The all-electric race car is equipped with wide range of advanced technologies. In fact, they are now improved thanks to the technical data gathered from the last year’s i-MiEV Evolution. The vehicle is packed into a specially-designed lightweight and aerodynamic body, including a high-capacity battery and four high-output electric motors. The enhanced performance is further supported by pipe-frame chassis and a carbon cowl. The latter reduces additionally the weight and improves the aerodynamics.

    The superior motive performance, handling, and stability of the MiEV Evolution II, is achieved through achieving a low centre of gravity due to the battery being installed under the floor. Here also contributes the two-front/two-rear four-motor 4WD drivetrain with MMC’s S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system, the AYC (Active Yaw Control) that optimally controls the yaw moment to generate high cornering capability, ASC (Active Stability Control) that enhances stability by automatically controlling brake force to one or more wheels and motive power, and the ABS (Anti-lock brake system).

    The first MiEV Evolution II will be driven by two-time Dakar Rally overall champion Hiroshi Masuoka, while the second – by Greg Tracy, who is six-time Pikes Peak motorcycle champion.

    Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II All-Electric Prototype Data:

    Length x Width x Height (mm) 4,870 x 1,900 x 1,390
    Occupants 1
    Drivetrain 4WD
    Motors
    (Made by Meidensha)    		 Configuration 4 (2 front, 2 rear)
    Maximum Output (kW) 400 (100kW x 4 motors)
    Battery
    (Made by LEJ)    		 Maximum Capacity (kWh) 50
    Chassis Specially-designed pipe frame
    Cowl Carbon
    Tyres (made by Dunlop) 260/660-18

    Source: Mitsubishi