7:38.585 minutes to reach “Heaven’s Gate” in China: Volkswagen sets first record on Tianmen Mountain with the ID.R

• “China Challenge” mastered – Volkswagen’s fully-electric prototype sets new benchmark on Tianmen Mountain
• Romain Dumas conquers the 99 hairpins on the 10.906-kilometre “Big Gate Road” in less than 8 minutes
• ID.R is the sportiest representative…

A simulation like none before: pioneering work on the ID.R set-up for record attempt on Tianmen Mountain

• Motorsport expedition to China demands new strategy
• Data acquisition with tape measures, a track logger and video material
• Narrow turns and high-altitude air require high downforce

A venture into uncharted territory on Tianmen Mountain – Romain…

Storming the summit for e-mobility: Volkswagen targets record on Tianmen

• Record attempt with the ID.R set to demonstrate the performance capabilities of its electric drive
• The mountain of ‘Heaven’s Gate’ as a breathtaking backdrop for a spectacular drive
• A racing challenge for Romain Dumas on uncharted territory

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