Venturi VBB-3 Aiming for Electric Car World Speed Record
Venturi Automobiles is once again teaming up with The Ohio State University to push the limits on the FIA world speed record for electric vehicles.
Currently, Venturi holds the record with a 307.58 mph run in its previous vehicle, the Venturi VBB-2.5. The newest iteration, the VBB-3, will aim to hit 372.82 mph this year before attempting a run at 434.96 mph next year.
The Venturi VBB-3 packs 3,000 hp and is the most powerful electric car ever built, if you even want to call it a car. Regardless, the VBB-3 will be unveiled at the Bonneville Salt Flats on August 10-16, 2013 during Speedweek before it’ll attempt the record run on September 12 and 18, 2013.
Roger Schroer will once again be the man behind the wheel, a test driver for the Transportation Research Center in Ohio. He was the driver for the VBB-2.5 when it set the current record.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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