The racing machine for this year; “2015 Tajima Rimac E-Runner Concept_One” is a totally new car with a new chassis and totally new power train. The vehicle was built in cooperation between Tajima Motor Corporation, SIM-Drive and Rimac Automobili (Croatia). With the collaboration of 3 exceptional companies, each possessing superior skills and varying technologies, the world’s first ever 1.1MW (Megawatt) electric racing car was born. Our tire supplier and great sponsor is once again Giti Tire (Singapore), and will be providing dedicated tires tuned and developed for the high power output of 1.1MW.
Manufacturer | TAJIMA Motor Corporation |
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Chassis | Aluminum space frame |
Body Panel | Carbon fiber composite |
Motor | 4 RIMAC motors |
Battery | Rimac Automobili Battery Pack 57kWh |
Maximum Output/Torque | 1100 kW / 1500Nm |
Drive System | 4WD / Rimac Chain drive single reduction transmission |
Drive Control | Rimac Torque Vectoring Control |
Drive Shaft | NTN Constant Velocity Joints |
Suspension | Front/Rear: Double wishbone |
Brake Disc | Front/Rear:φ370mm ventilated + Rimac Regenerative Brake System |
Brake Caliper/Pad | Front/Rear: 8 pot calipers / Winmax brake pads |
Tire & Wheel | Front/Rear: 340/710-18 Giti Tire, 18 x 13J Mag wheels |
Overall L x W x H | L5500 x W1950 x H1300 mm *including aerodynamic devices |
Wheelbase | 2700mm |
Kerb Weight | 1500kg |
Performance | 0-100km/h: 2.2sec / Top Speed 270km/h |
He is best known as "Monster" around the world of motorsports. The name originated from his superb, wild driving style in the All Japan Dirt Trial [Rallycross] Championship. He achieved nine series wins there, then continued his dominant form in international overseas rallies. Many of Tajima's rally wins come from the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, where he won a total of five times in the 2WD division. In New Zealand, he saw a new challenge in the "Race to the Sky" hill climb. His determination helped him win a total of eight times there. Fittingly enough, the motorsport world renamed the mountain, "Tajima's Mountain." In 1988, Tajima's sights naturally fell on arguably the most famous hill climb in the world: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Again, his perseverance helped him achieve the overall win in 1995 - a first for a Japanese competitor. In 2007, he made history by breaking the overall course record. Tajima continued his streak by finally breaking the 10-minute barrier in 2011 on the mixed-surface event. This record will forever stand in the history books.
Tajima is determined to continue his challenge at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with his electric vehicle. His company, Tajima Motor Corporation, has developed and improved on the electric vehicle from the previous year. The electric vehicle is sure to propel "Monster" up the mountain at speeds high enough to potentially break the overall course record. Tajima hopes that his vehicle will serve as a pioneer and catalyst in the "green energy" push around the motorsports world.
HILL CLIMB HIGHLIGHTS Pikes Peak International Hill Climb [Colorado. U.S.A.]
Driver:NOBUHIRO TAJIMA
Born: June 28, 1950
Origination: Ishikawa Prefecture,
now residing in Tokyo
Chairman / CEO of Tajima Motor Corporation
- Chairman of IRD Corporation
- President and CEO of SIM-Drive Corporation
- Chief Commissioner of APEV (Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles)
- Chief Commissioner of APTS (Association for the Promotion of Floating Tsunami Shelters)
- Iwata Creation of New Industries Council, Director
- Fukuroi City Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Consortium
- Director of JEVRA (Japan Electric Vehicle Race Association)
- Chairman of JAF Certified ‘Team Monster’
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb [Colorado. U.S.A.]
1988 | Showroom Stock Div. | Class 3rd | |
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1991 | PP Open Div. | Class 3rd | 12m34s51 |
1992 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win | 12m51s63 |
1993 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall 2nd | 10m44s22 |
1994 | Unlimited Div. | Class 2nd / Overall 5th | 10m51s15 |
1995 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 7m53s00 *Short course |
1996 | Unlimited Div. | Class 2nd / Overall 2nd | 10m21s88 |
1998 | Unlimited Div. | Class 2nd / Overall 2nd | 10m32s57 |
1999 | Unlimited Div. | Class 2nd / Overall 2nd | 10m37s35 |
2006 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 7m38s *Short course |
2007 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 10m01s408 WORLD RECORD |
2008 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 10m18s250 |
2009 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 10m15s368 |
2010 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 10m11s490 |
2011 | Unlimited Div. | Class Win / Overall Win | 9m51s278 WORLD RECORD |
2012 | Electric Div. | Retired | (The qualifier is the first place) |
2013 | Electric Div. | EV Class Win | 9m46s530 EV CLASS WORLD RECORD |
2014 | Electric Modified Div. | Class 3rd / Overall 4th | 9m43s900 |