Recently, the ABB FIA Formula E Championship selected the Porsche Taycan as a safety car for the new season, and will make its debut at the Diriyah station in Saudi Arabia held at the end of January, while the safety cars previously used include the BMW i8 Convertible and the MINI JCW.
Based on the Porsche Taycan Trubo S, the safety car has a combined power of 560 kW, an acceleration time of 2.8 seconds per 100 km/h and a top speed of 260 km/h, and its outstanding performance was also the main reason for its initial selection. At the same time, the vehicle has also been modified for safety, lighting, image recording, GPS, rescue, fire prevention, communication and so on.
The vehicle is painted in blue and white, and the number 22 symbolizes all 22 drivers. The most obvious change is naturally the special coating exclusive to the safety car and the special logo of "SAFETY CAR", and the LOGO of the major sponsors is also an indispensable element.
In addition, the new car will be equipped with a racing-grade roll cage and replaced with a racing bucket chair with a six-point seat belt, while the new car's central access area will be equipped with switches to control fire extinguishers, communication equipment and roof warning lights. In addition to the first stop in Saudi Arabia, the new season also includes London, Mexico City, New York City, Berlin, Monaco and Seoul. (Text: Pacific Auto Network Yayong)