Eric Warren, head of GM’s global auto racing programs, said the company has no intention of abandoning its proven V8 engines in NASCAR, but is actively testing new technologies that could influence Chevrolet’s future electric car production. The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype is one of the platforms.

The Blazer EV.R NASCAR was unveiled to the public ahead of the Daytona 500 and is similar to the production Blazer EV SS, but with a more aggressive design. The car was tested in real-world conditions at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. Justin Allgaier, Team Chevy driver and 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, was behind the wheel. He said the prototype is being used by developers to learn how to tune regenerative braking, which has a big impact on braking zones and cornering balance.

The car is powered by three six-phase electric motors with a combined output of 1,300 horsepower at up to 15,000 rpm. It features a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery, NASCAR Next Gen chassis and suspension, programmable all-wheel drive, and Goodyear Racing Eagle tires.

Also, the Blazer EV SS is coming to showrooms soon. It’s powered by a dual-motor system with 615 hp (459 kW) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and has a range of 300 miles. The starting price is $62,490.

Source: Chevrolet

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