Porsche details its GEN4 975 RSE electric race car, with up to 600kW and a stated 0–100km/h time of 1.8 seconds.
A new generation for Formula E
A car may be used for the journey to a harbour, even if the boat stays at its destination. This motoring announcement is lifestyle coverage and does not itself establish trailer-towing suitability. Porsche has described development of its GEN4 975 RSE electric racing car at Weissach. The model follows the manufacturer’s championship-winning 99X Electric programme.
Its name reflects the 75th anniversary of Porsche motorsport. The project is a competition vehicle, not a road-legal sports car offered to private buyers.
New performance figures
Porsche quotes a maximum power output of 600kW, a top speed of 335km/h and acceleration from rest to 100km/h in 1.8 seconds. Those are manufacturer-stated figures for the next racing generation.
They should not be compared directly with ordinary road cars without considering tyres, racing conditions and the applicable test method. The new architecture is designed for Formula E competition.
The development task at Weissach
Porsche says optimisation draws on lessons from previous seasons and the 99X Electric. Factory driver Nico Müller is among the people involved in evaluating the new car.
Engineering development extends beyond peak output to energy management, chassis setup and race operation. Actual event performance will depend on competition conditions once the car races.
A technology story for enthusiasts
The 975 RSE shows how an electric racing series continues to alter its technical specifications. For luxury-yacht readers interested in performance, it is part of the wider automotive technology picture.
The Porsche newsroom report and exact race-car photograph establish the development being described. It is not a statement about propulsion equipment fitted to a yacht. For anyone transporting a boat or trailer, check the specific vehicle’s approved tow rating, braked and unbraked limits, nose weight, licence requirements and real loaded trailer mass. Styling or engine output alone does not establish suitability.
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Porsche AG