PERRINn is a better team
open, transparent, sustainable
The future of Motorport is more accessible, more collaborative and more digital.
we are going to break a world record and share it with everybody, here's why
"I think about humanity with a different perspective.
Setting a new lap record at the Nurburgring with our electric hypercar PERRINN 424 is very much like breaking a world record. It is extremely difficult and the current record holder Porsche is an amazing brand that we all love and respect.
We can break this record because of you. We are only adding a small brick to an infrastructure that has been built by people for hundreds of years. The technology, the communication tools, the manufacturing capabilities, the knowledge we are using have all been evolving and developed by people before us. I believe that instead of owning this record, it is only fair to give it back to the people.
The way we will give it back is by sharing our recipe, our open source designs, our data, our communications. Everything about this record will be documented and accessible (except a few things we will not be allowed to share 😅 ).
Imagine a place, an online community where communication is open and transparent, where we are all members of a large network, where we talk and exchange money with each other publicly so we don’t need to trust each other as much or be anxious about our future, where we become a team with more certainty.
PERRINN is that space.
Feel free to join our team and enjoy a new experience with us.
PERRINN, We are a Team."
Nico Perrin
we are developing 424 to BEcome THE FASTEST ELECTRIC CAR ON THE PLANET
424 Electric Hypercar
800 kW of power
3 Formula E electric motors
Advanced aerodynamics developed like a Formula 1 car
Short term
New lap record at the Nürburgring (Germany)
Beat the current overall record by Porsche 919 (hybrid)
One of the most recognisable and prestigious prize in Motorsport
Long term
To win Le Mans 24h race using hydrogen technology
Partners
Electric drivetrain: Formula E supplier (UK)
Tires: Michelin (France)
Composites: Formula 1 supplier (UK)
Virtual testing facility: Dynisma (UK)
Design and digital infrastructure: PTC (USA)
Sustainability pledge
A mission to become the most sustainable racing team using the attraction of sport and technology to convey the message.
PERRINN is organised as a network, leveraging the latest computing and communication tools available to develop 424 in the most efficient and sustainable way.
Our 3 pillars
Environment
Designed around zero emission powertrain solutions, our innovation process is primarily digital to minimise physical testing.
Social
424 designs and stories on social media.
Committed to making Motorsport more accessible.
Distributed team and creation of new opportunities for talents from around the world.
Invested in engineering education through our open access 424 portal.
Governance
PERRINN 424 ownership is democratised.
Creation of a system where people of any background and origin are welcome to join the team
A world’s first:
424 is capable of going around the Nürburgring in less than 5 minutes !
Project status
We are actively raising funds to build 424 for the Nürburgring lap record.
We have selected the best partners for this project and have invested 10 years in R&D to optimise 424 design.
It will take us 18 months to complete the build, testing and record attempt. The story will be documented and published on social media as we go.
424 concept design and virtual testing is complete.
The detailed design stage is in progress.
We have a community of 3,000 followers on social media, a group of 80 contributors to the project and a core team of 10 members who are working everyday on the design and testing of 424.
Nico Perrin (Founder)
I have 25 years of experience at the top level of Motorsport. My career choices were made with 424 in mind. I wanted to become one of the best engineers in my industry capable of delivering such a complex project.
I was lucky to work for world class teams and to invest time in all aspects of Motorsport engineering and innovation, from concept design, aerodynamic / mechanical design and optimisation to race engineering.
I have a passion for innovation, sustainability and new technologies.
2001-2004; 2012-2013
Le Mans 24h - Race engineer and chief designer at Courage and Pescarolo.
2005-2011
Formula 1 - Race performance engineer and aerodynamicist at Williams F1.
2015-2016
Electric hypercar - Chief aerodynamicist and race engineer for the EP9 world record campaign (electric record at the Nürburgring) at NIO.
2018-present
Formula E - Senior engineer at Jaguar TCS racing (World champion 2024).