Beltoise BT01 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Beltoise eTechnology |
Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | France |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Race car |
Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 290 kW (390 hp) [1] |
Battery | 46 kWh [1] |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) [1] |
The Beltoise BT01 is an electric GT race car built by Beltoise eTechnology. [2] It was also presented at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. [3] [4]
The Beltoise BT01 was designed to be an all-electric competition GT, developing 394 PS (290 kW), allowing it to go from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in less than four seconds and on to a top speed of over 210 km/h (130 mph). [5] It was developed in collaboration with Spark Racing Technology, specialists in Formula E and Extreme E electric racing vehicles. [6]
A road version is expected, but will initially be built for circuit use only. After the first seven BT01s have been built, Beltoise will produce a second racing version to meet the FIA standards required for competition homologation, with a run of 20 models planned from 2023 in France and internationally. [5]
Beltoise eTechnology plans to build between 150 and 200 units of the BT01 over a five-year period worldwide, with an estimated price tag of around £130,000. [5]
The Beltoise BT01 was added to the Asphalt 8: Airborne game in the Ninth Anniversary Update as a low-class-C car as a gift. [7]
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