Students Build Car That Does 0 to 100km/h in 1.7 Seconds

The Green Team Formula Student participants managed to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 1.779 seconds, thus beating the previous record by 0.006 seconds. And this feat was not achieved by a petrol powered car. The all electric vehicle designed by the students churns out a healthy 134bhp - more power than some of the hatchbacks here in India.

The machine features four electric motors and a 6.62-kWh battery package. The total weight stands at 160 kg. Just to give you a perspective, the Bugatti Veyron does the sprint in 2.6 seconds. The record is still unofficial and will be confirmed by the Guinness World Records in the coming weeks.