Here's The New Formula E Car And Its Non-Ugly Halo Device

The all-electric Formula E championship has unveiled its new car, and it's a gloriously futuristic thing that even makes the much-maligned Halo device look good
Here's The New Formula E Car And Its Non-Ugly Halo Device

Formula E is currently into its fourth season and for the series’ entire existence it has been using the same car. For season five, which runs across 2018/19, a new car is being introduced. And it isn’t just your run of the mill single-seater; oh no.

Now that's one tasty-looking race car
Now that's one tasty-looking race car

In fact, with enclosed wheels, the new car challenges the very idea of what a single-seater race car is. Couple that with wild aero - like the small rear wings over the wheels in place of the one traditional large one - and you’ve got a seriously futuristic looking racer. And given that the electric cars are supposed to be the transport of the future, doesn’t that seem appropriate?

The actual car will be publicly unveiled at the Geneva motor show on 6 March
The actual car will be publicly unveiled at the Geneva motor show on 6…

Like all new FIA single-seater championships Formula E will have to adopt the Halo head protection device. On the likes of Formula 1 cars it looks rather clumsy and to be honest, pretty hideous, but in this case it actually doesn’t look too bad. It’s like the rest of the car was designed around it.

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There’s more to the car than just those electrifying Wipeout-style looks, though. The cars are set to be much faster and more efficient than the current gen is, with smaller, lighter batteries giving as much as double the range. That’ll put an end to those awkward mid-race car changes, a stumbling block for many in their enjoyment of Formula E up until now.

That diffuser though
That diffuser though

The car is set to be used for the next three seasons, during which time BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche will all join existing competitors like Audi and Jaguar, albeit quietly. Bring it on!

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Comments

redflamexfire(R32 squad)

Ok? i guess.

01/31/2018 - 12:25 |
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TheBagel

Because it flows with the body

01/31/2018 - 16:57 |
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maurotehsilva

Why does the new FE car look like an FXX Evoluzione

01/31/2018 - 18:01 |
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Id say rather the non evoluzione

01/31/2018 - 20:10 |
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Anonymous

Old one looked better

01/31/2018 - 20:09 |
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Joel Brennan

This is awesome! I’m a fan. Best looking Formula car ever.

01/31/2018 - 22:17 |
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Anonymous

For those of you who are keen location spotters, the second image is of the intersection of market and Castlereagh St, Sydney, Australia. Just to answer an ongoing question of mine, how many people can tell what country something is in by the style of roadsigns and traffic lights?

02/01/2018 - 00:41 |
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LEitner

Good argument for the halo looking goofy is what this thing is.
It definitely improves safety but imagine this thing without the device… whoa

02/01/2018 - 01:21 |
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Anonymous

It’s beautiful. Now if only it produced a beautiful noise as well

02/01/2018 - 01:41 |
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Anonymous

They nailed the looks of it. Now they need to change the squeeking sound of the motor into some futuristic swooshing sound :)

02/01/2018 - 08:41 |
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Anonymous

Sorry but I want Formula E just as much as alcohol free beer. Not.

02/05/2018 - 17:18 |
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Soarer-Dom

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

What don’t you like about it?

02/06/2018 - 22:53 |
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