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Formula E Sets New Indoor Land Speed Record With Modified Gen3 Car

  • British Formula E driver Jake Hughes set a new indoor land speed record of 135.9 mph in a modified Gen3 race car at London's ExCeL Centre.
  • Hughes piloted the "GenBeta" car, beating the previous 102.65 mph record set by Porsche driver Leh Keen in 2021.
  • The GenBeta car features increased power output, all-wheel drive, and softer tires for improved performance.
  • Hughes completed the quarter-mile run on a straightaway track, accelerating from 25 mph to the record 135.9 mph.
  • Formula E demonstrated the performance potential of electric racing cars with this record attempt during their season finale event in London.
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