# Record-Setting Electric Racecars The Subaru STI E-RA Hopes to Set a Track Record in Germany By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti References: [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2022/01/14/subaru-sti-e-ra-electric-race-car-revealed-tokyo-auto-salon/) & [subaru](https://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebSiteID=282/?a)  The [Subaru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-2026-uncharted) STI E-RA is a [concept racecar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) that the automaker revealed at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. This car uniquely uses four in-wheel electric motors that result in a combined output of 1,072 horsepower. Many specifications are still unconfirmed for this vehicle as it is a concept car, though we do know that the motors draw power from a 60-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. The exact capacity of this battery is unknown. Subaru outlined its record-setting intentions by stating that it goals to break the 400-second record on Germany's Nürburgring racetrack, which is currently held by the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt) 911 GT2 RS. Should this vehicle break this record, Subaru will join the shortlist of automakers that have managed to set a sub-seven-minute time on this track. However, the aerodynamic, high-traction design of the STI E-RA makes it quite possible, provided the horsepower specifications are accurate when the car debuts in 2023. Image Credit: Subaru ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **In-wheel Electric Motors:** The use of four in-wheel electric motors could disrupt the traditional powertrain design of vehicles. - **High-power Output Electric Vehicles:** The development of electric vehicles with high-power output has the potential to challenge the dominance of gas-powered racecars. - **Record-setting Electric Vehicles:** The pursuit of setting records with electric vehicles could lead to advancements in battery technology and performance capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry stands to benefit from the development of innovative electric powertrain designs and high-performance electric vehicles. - **Racing Industry:** The racing industry can leverage the advancements in electric vehicle technology to improve the performance and sustainability of racecars. - **Battery Industry:** The battery industry could see increased demand for high-capacity and high-performance lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles and other applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-2026-uncharted.md) - [Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailseeker-ev-suv.md) - [Sleek All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-solterra.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Radical Two-Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md)