A new chapter in all-electric motorsport: with the 975 RSE, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG presents its future Formula E race car. The single-seater complies with the regulations for the fourth Formula E vehicle generation and will be used from next season onwards.
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    Provisional technical data – Porsche 975 RSE

    Drive power
    • Normal mode: 450 kW (612 PS)
    • Attack Mode: 600 kW (816 PS)

    Power transmission
    • Permanent all-wheel drive

    Acceleration
    • 0–100 km/h: approx. 1.8 s

    Energy recovery
    • Up to 700 kW recuperation power (brake energy recovery)
    • Approx. 40 to 50 % of the drive energy per race comes from brake energy recovery

    Brakes
    • Regenerative braking system: up to 350 kW electrical braking power on both the front and the rear axle
    • Depending on brake pressure: additional deceleration through friction brakes (brake-by-wire system)
    • Brake disc outer diameter front and rear: 275 mm

    Tyres
    • Bridgestone tyres for dry and wet conditions (two sets per race weekend and per car, three for double-headers)
    • Bridgestone wet-weather tyres for heavy rain (one set per race weekend and per car, second set possible for double-headers)

    Rechargeable energy storage system (RESS)
    • Lithium-ion accumulator
    • Standard-supplied component
    • Usable energy capacity: 51.25 kWh

    CCS charging system (Combined Charging System)
    • Designed for extremely fast charging with up to 600 kW charging power

    Weight and dimensions
    • Weight: 954 kg without driver
    • Length: up to 5540 mm, width: up to 1800 mm, height: up to 1150 mm
    • Wheelbase: 3080 mm
    • Front track: 1482 mm
    • Rear track: 1443 mm

    Aerodynamics
    • Two packages with aerodynamic elements for higher and lower downforce and drag

    Key in-house developments
    DC/DC converter, pulse inverter, electric motor, gearbox, electronics and wiring looms, front and rear differentials including control units, drive shafts and further drivetrain components on the rear axle, as well as cooling, carrier and suspension components on the rear axle, brake-by-wire system, operating software

    Key standard components
    Chassis and bodywork, wheels and tyres, drivetrain, cooling and suspension components on the front axle, accumulator