MMR25 Rally’s design actually comes from the 2008 LA Auto Show’s Annual Design challenge. According to the press release, MMR25 is an all-electric race car, with eight motors throughout the vehicle to boost power. This revolutionary drive train is something we may see more of in electric vehicles down the road – instead of one engine your future car may have several small  motors throughout the car to help recharge the vehicle while in motion. MMR25′s fully recyclable batteries can run up to 1,000 miles on a single charge, and are located in the center and on each side of the vehicle.

Mitsubishi’s future racer is the first car to have an “8 x 4″ wheel drive set up. The rotational direction of the tires allows the vehicle to be driven forward while pointing the nose of the vehicle in any direction, instead of drifting you can actually drive sideways (or at any angle.) Innovative “Oblique Aerodynamics” gives the vehicle aero advantages when driving sideways. Yes, it said driving sideways!

Also from the press release: A driver sits inside a windowless pod just below the center wing. The center wing spoiler is located directly over the cabin, which rises and lowers as the vehicle moves sideways. This pod is surrounded by a seamless, 360-degree panoramic screen displaying images from outside cameras. Removing the heavy glass windows significantly reduces vehicle weight and enables the driver to see changing environmental and track conditions throughout the day.