Nissan ZEOD RC At Le Mans: Over 300km/h And No Mirrors

Nissan’s ZEOD RC race car has continued to rewrite the record books at Le Mans, adding two feathers to its cap as the event got underway this week.

The ZEOD (Zero Emissions On Demand) RC with driver Satoshi Motoyama at the wheel realised its goal of reaching 300km/h on Le Mans’ Mulsanne Straight, setting a record as the fastest electric-powered entry.

The team has now set its sights on completing a full lap of Le Mans at race-pace on electric power only; a feat that has never been achieved in the event’s 92-year history.

Data gathered during qualifying is being analysed by the team ahead of the big race to ascertain if the record-breaking lap is a possibility.