Renault Unveils Ultra-Fast ZOE e-sport Concept
Renault's new ZOE e-sport concept was just unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, boasting no fewer than 460 PS (455 HP) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque coming from its twin electric motors. Based on the ZOE supermini EV platform, the e-sport concept relies on Renault's three years of success in the FIA Formula E Championship, echoing the styling of Renault's latest single-seater race cars as well as their color schemes. The ZOE e-sport's lightweight body is made of carbon fiber, as the total weight doesn't surpass 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs), which include the 450 kg (992 lbs) battery. What this means is that in a straight line, it's capable of hitting 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in just 3.2 seconds. "The brief for the Renault ZOE e-sport concept couldn’t have been simpler: ‘Have fun!’. So we came up with something midway between a production model and a racing car...It’s perfect for lovers of extreme driving sensations," explained design exec,...