The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR has three six-phase motors with a combined output of 1,300 hp, which rev up to 15,000 rpm and are powered by a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery pack. The prototype has a NASCAR Next Gen chassis and suspension and is equipped with a programmable all-wheel drive system. Contact with the race track is provided by Goodyear Racing Eagle tyres. Chevrolet says it worked closely with NASCAR and other manufacturers on the parameters and technical elements of the prototype.
Eric Warren, head of global motorsports programmes at General Motors, said the company has no intention of abandoning its proven V8 engines in NASCAR, but is actively testing new technologies that could affect future production Chevrolet electric cars. The Blazer EV.R NASCAR is one of the platforms for such testing.
Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR.
GM Design made the Blazer EV.R similar to the production Blazer EV SS, but in a more aggressive style. And the main thing - engineers managed not just to create a concept, but to test it in real conditions at the Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. Justin Allgaier, a Team Chevy driver and 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, was behind the wheel of the prototype during the test. He said that with this prototype, developers are learning how to tune regenerative braking, which has a big impact on braking sections and cornering balance.
The EV.R NASCAR prototype will not take part in actual competition. Meanwhile, Chevrolet isn't forgetting about consumers - the flagship Blazer EV SS model will soon go on sale with 615 hp and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.4 seconds. It has a range of 303 miles (487 kilometres) and the price tag starts at $62,490.
Source: Chevrolet
