We've told you about the Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III the automaker took to the Pikes Peak hill climb in June 2014, but now we bring you this rather thrilling video. Strapped to driver Greg Tracy's roll cage, the camera records his record-breaking hill climb time of just 9:08.188. That's the fasted time ever recorded for an all-electric car and the second fastest time of the entire event.
It's amazing to watch just how quickly the MiEV Evolution III accelerates and handles around those corners. Then again, it's not surprising considering the vehicle's four electric motors kick out 611 horsepower. Each of those four motors are mounted at each wheel and help power the car through corners without any wheel spin. It's part of the Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel-drive system.
What's more, the MiEV Evolution III had the advantage of not losing power as it climbed over 5,000 feet during its nine-minute run, unlike gasoline-powered vehicles. Also helping its case is a lightweight tube chassis and a wind tunnel-optimized body that helps cut through the air and provide substantial downforce at higher speeds.
Keep an eye on the speedometer as Tracy accelerates out of the hairpin corners. It's amazing to watch the digits skip by, nearly counting by 10 as the scenery blurs by.
Video: Mitsubishi Breaking the EV Record at the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 12 July 2014 06:00 EST.
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