![Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E Hits the track [VIDEO]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1L1rIr6B_v50u-VtAtHm3-UXDKl4kyO3eW2EzVT2j73DjfeGvep5Juz-ZYz2PoS36Qsmc8ZA3JOT4ygkQ5oMxl0erhPfdzX7urxAlilpRUoTJ48TBWjT0mWtpPP7RL5JQhYsO7T3zoVQ/s72-c/FormulaE_RaceCar_01.jpg)
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E race car is so complicated that it has got an underscore in its name. The FIA has finally conducted the first track test for its strongly backed Formula E Series that is set to begin in 2014. The test was described as successful even though during this deployment step, the car was only using quarter of its maximum power which is the equivalent of 50KW (68 Hp).
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E has got a Dallara-designed monocoque chassis and is powered by an electric motor producing 200 KW (270 hp) that was developped by McLaren. It promises a 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) time of 3 seconds and the top speed is limited to 225 Km/h (140 mph).
Test driver and Lucas Di Grassi wanted to reassure the drivers that the Formula E is very fun to drive even with quarter of its real power. Well sure it is since electric motors provide massive torque even at low speeds. But what about the noise absence problem? How is the FIA going to reassure the fans?
video and press release after the jump.
