CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept powers the first ever electric racing experience

CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept powers the first ever electric racing experience

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has launched the Exponential Experience, the world’s first electric racing experience that merges virtual and physical worlds, at its Exponential Impulse event in Berlin during the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The Exponential Experience allows drivers to sit behind the wheel of the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept strapped on a high-definition mixed reality headset and race through a dynamic virtual world, travelling from Barcelona to Berlin or any other imagined scenario. The CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept delivers up to 320kW at its peak, offering a unique racing concept merging the virtual and physical worlds.

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 22-Apr-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —At its Exponential Impulse event in Berlin during the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, CUPRA presented the Exponential Experience, the first ever electric racing experience that goes beyond the limits and merges the virtual and physical worlds.

CUPRA has created a racing experience that brings two great and unconventional cities – Barcelona and Berlin, together. The Exponential Experience multiplies the limitless potential of the gaming and digital worlds with the emotion of driving a real car.

Drivers can step at the wheel of the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept – which delivers up to 320kW at its peak -, strapped on a high-definition mixed reality headset and forget about reality as they race through a dynamic virtual world, travelling from Barcelona to Berlin. Or any other scenario imaginable.

“The CUPRA Exponential Experience brings to life something most drivers wouldn’t typically experience: the incredible feeling of driving an electric racing car. A unique racing concept merging the virtual and physical worlds. Allowing anyone to feel racing in a different way”, said Xavi Serra, head of CUPRA racing.

With the CUPRA Exponential Experience, what the driver sees is virtual, but what they drive, and feel is real, as they seat behind the wheel of the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing concept. With dynamic virtual environments taking inspiration from the worlds of gaming and racing, CUPRA has produced something new and original.

The CUPRA Reality Loop interface technology allows events in the virtual world to physically affect the car, and vice versa. For example, driving over a speed boost on the virtual course will translate into a visceral torque boost for the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept.

For this to work, the CUPRA team has designed a custom gaming computer chassis, sensor mounts, extensive safety features, and a two-way communication system with the vehicle’s electronics.

The Exponential Experience has huge potential for the future of motorsport. It is racing that is adapted to contemporary needs of the next generation.

Media Contact:

CUPRA HQ Communications
Arnaud Hacault
Head of Product Communications
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arnaud.hacault@seat.es

Yago Mercé
Product Communications
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SOURCE: CUPRA