Pushing Porsche's New Electric Racer to the Limit in the Arctic
In December 2023, Porsche conducted a test of the GT4 e-Performance, an all-electric racing car, in Levi, Finland, approximately 170 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. This event, led by Oliver Schwab and Björn Förster, who are instrumental in the car's development program, was part of a broader effort to evaluate the vehicle's performance in extreme cold conditions. The car, which has an 800 kW (1,088 hp) electric powertrain, was tested for its handling and capability in a challenging environment, contributing to Porsche's research into electric motorsport and customer racing applications.
The testing in Finland was a segment of a global tour that started at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2022, with the aim of assessing the car under a variety of conditions around the world. At the Porsche Ice Experience event, the GT4 e-Performance was adapted for the cold weather, including modifications like spiked snow tires and a specific oil-cooled EV powertrain designed to perform efficiently at low temperatures. The tests included an experimental feature to improve the car's drifting capabilities by adjusting power distribution. These activities provided Porsche with valuable data on the vehicle's performance and technological adaptability, supporting the company's ongoing development of electric vehicle technologies for motorsport.
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