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Peugeot EX1 sets new electric record at the Ring

This crazy looking electric powered Peugeot EX1, complete with 250kW, has set a new lap record on the NÃ¼rburgring Nordschleife for an electric powered car. It didn’t hang about, either, posting time of 9:01.338â€”oh so close to breaking the 9 minute barrierâ€”at an average speed of just over 138km/h for those slow with their calculators.

StÃ©phane Caillet, from Peugeot’s Research & Development Centre, was the man behind the wheel and we reckon he deserves a big pat on the back. He knocked some 50 seconds off the lap record, previously held by the MINI E.

The official word from Peugeot, plus a brief video clip, can be seen after the break.

Peugeot EX1 turns dreams into reality

This funky little rocketship looks like something that could only have been created thanks to an automotive designer’s wildest dreams. But it’s the real deal. It’s called a Peugeot EX1 and it features a couple of electric engines giving a total of 250kW. It weighs bugger all and it is lightning quick, apparently.

Utilising an all-wheel drive system Peugeot say the EX1 the car has “already broken several world records for acceleration from a standing start.” Although, at this stage, no numbers are given to support those claims.

I guess that means we just have to marvel at the wild exoskeleton structure that has an overall height of just 90cm and features spectacular rearward opening doors.

There’s heaps of pics after the break, make sure you check them out, this EX1 is tres cool!