As the Rivian R1T electrical pickup truck inches towards manufacturing, the firm launched video displaying torturous testing of a prototype.
It’s exhausting to assume of an automaker growth course of that includes drifting on pavement, mountain climbing, and high-speed runs by sand with the identical automobile, however that is precisely what Rivian has put the R1T by.
Unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the R1T is about the dimension of present mid-size vans, however with efficiency numbers that put sports activities automobiles to disgrace. Rivian beforehand quoted 0-60 mph in 3.Zero seconds. Off street, Rivian has stated the R1T might be in a position to carry out a “tank flip,” spinning 360 levels in place.
Rivian R1T
Rivian beforehand quoted a towing capability of 7,700 kilos and a 1,763-pound payload capability. In addition to the mattress, the R1T encompasses a “frunk,” in addition to a tunnel behind the cab that may home issues like a compact tenting kitchen.
The R1T (together with the associated R1S SUV) rides on a “skateboard” chassis that homes all mechanical parts, together with the suspension, electrical motors, and battery pack. With the largest out there pack (a whopping 180 kilowatt-hours), the R1T may also have a variety of 400 miles, in accordance to Rivian.
Rivian deliberate to begin manufacturing at a former Mitsubishi manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, earlier than the finish of 2020, however the deadline has been pushed again to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A deal to produce a Lincoln electrical automobile at the manufacturing facility has been placed on maintain as properly, though Lincoln father or mother Ford has indicated the two firms will collaborate on different tasks in the future.