The TMG EV P001 is a road-legal electric vehicle developed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH. It is based on a Radical chassis as modified for e-Wolf, with two EVO Electric axial flux motors powered by a 350 kg (772 lb) lithium-ceramic battery pack.[1] It was developed originally for a customer in 2010.[citation needed] TMG's performance claims include a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph), 0–50 km/h (31 mph) in 1.8 seconds, and 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds.

TMG EV P001
Overview
ManufacturerToyota Motorsport GmbH
AssemblyCologne, Germany
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style0 door roadster
LayoutRear mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive
PlatformRadical chassis
Powertrain
Electric motortwo EVO Electric permanent magnet synchronous motors, combined 280 kW (380 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lbf⋅ft)[1]
Battery41.5 kW·h lithium-ceramic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,368 mm (93.2 in)
Length4,190 mm (165 in)
Width1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height1,550 mm (61 in)
Curb weight970 kg (2,140 lb)

In August 2011, driven by Jochen Krumbach, it set a new lap record for an electric vehicle at the Nürburgring Nordschleife of 7mins 47.794secs.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "EV Lap Record Attempt". Toyota Motorsport GmbH. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  2. ^ "New EV lap record for TMG" (Press release). Toyota Motorsport GmbH. 2011-08-30. Archived from the original on 2011-11-26. Retrieved 2011-08-30.