Watch 2024 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor sprinting for Pikes Peak practice

Rivian is participating in this year’s Pikes Peak Hill Clim Race in Colorado with the 2024 R1T Quad-Motor setup, which appeared practicing for the event.

This year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be on June 23 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The race has 156 turns and a 4,720-foot climb to the mountain summit. Rivian will be the only automaker in this year’s competition with a production EV.

The model has custom paint with different colors and stripes to highlight the racing theme with the “21” badge. Gardner Nichols, Senior Performance Test Engineer at Rivian will drive the Refreshed R1T Quad-Motor. This new version has in-house motors to accelerate a 12.42-mile road.

Rivian R1T Pikes Peak Version (Image Source – @quartermiles/X)

It equips a new powertrain to deliver 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft torque that takes 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds. This expands a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph. The development of this new quad-motor EV is a result of close collaboration between hardware and software teams.

Rivian R1T Quad-Motor Pikes Peak Version (Image Source – Rivian)

A video posted on the social media site X showed the new Quad-Motor R1T practicing for this massive event. Among these, the vehicle has been sprinting 0-60 within a 2.5-second lap while accelerating further to prepare for the Sunday.

Another video shows R1T towing the Pikes Peak-configured R1T Quad, followed by a Pikes Peak-themed electric delivery van.

This is the second year for Rivian to participate in this racing fare and Nichols will try to beat his own record. 2024 Rivian R1T and R1S come with redesigned front design especially the headlights with split LED bars. It is packed with new software features, better brakes, and wheels for improved on-road performance.

The 2024 Quad R1T is currently available for booking and its delivery will start in the first half of next year.