GCK’S H2 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The GCK e-Blast 1 represented the first step in GCK’s vision to develop the first cross-country hybrid vehicle powered by both battery and hydrogen.
Fully electric and boasting a top speed of 180kmh and max torque of 1000 Nm, the GCK e-Blast 1 was put through its paces in the diverse and challenging environment around NEOM ahead of the 2021 Dakar Rally’s arrival.
The future GCK e-Blast H2 will be an evolution of the e-Blast 1. With the e-Blast 1 currently delivering 250 kilowatts, the work will initially focus on optimising the electric motor to allow it to reach 300kW.
Meanwhile, the capacity of the battery pack will be reduced from 150kWh to 60kWh with a new cooling system being integrated to allow for quicker charging of the car.
To design, develop and integrate its own high-performance fuel cell system specific to this project, GCK decided to join forces with FEV – a leading engineering supplier globally. The GCK fuel cell system will be powered by 25kg of 700-bar hydrogen stored in tailor-mad tanks and will deliver 120kW of energy.
2022 will see GCK’s hydrogen-powered vehicle presented at Dakar for the first time, with a view to be fully race-ready in 2023 - 2024.
THE CAR
GCK E-BLAST 1
GCK Motorsport produced a bespoke electric powertrain and battery-pack specific to cross-country rallying.
Integrated into the chassis that won Dakar Rally in 2018 and further developing it to produce 250 Kw, the equivalent of 340 hp, with battery power of 150 Kwh to achieve a top speed of 180kmh and max torque of 1000 Nm, the GCK e-Blast 1 provides the perfect platform to drive further technological advancement in long-distance rallying.
The future GCK e-Blast H2 will be an evolution of the e-Blast 1.
2021 e-Blast 1
Tech specs
Chassis: tubulare / Carbon Body
Suspension: Double wishbone / 3-way adjustable dampers / 2 dampers per wheel / Hydraulics Bumpstop
Suspension travel: 460 mm
Brakes: 4 pistons Alcon Caliper / Iron Disk and pads
Steering: Electrical power steering
Length: 4512 mm
Width: 2400 mm
Height : 1800 mm
Weight: 2300kg
Wheelbase: 3200 mm
Engine: 1 engine in the rear
Max power: 250 Kw / 340 hp
Max torque: 1000 Nm
Gearbox: 2 speed gearbox / Paddle shift / Top speed 180 Km/h
Battery: Total capacity 150 Kwh
CROSS COUNTRY
GCK’S 2022 RACING PROGRAMME
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