If you want a Porsche with a little bit more — more power, more handling, more brakes, more outrageous styling — you want a RUF. It’s technically an independent auto manufacturer, but every model starts with a Porsche that gets systematically turned up to 11. The haus that Ferdinand built just announced a handful of electric cars and now RUF is getting in on the game too, creating three separate models. First is the all EV Single Motor Concept, a 911 with a 241hp motor that’ll do 93 miles on a charge, has a top speed of 136mph, and can hit 60 in about seven seconds. Next up is the Twin Motor Concept, pairing two 335hp motors to a larger battery, enabling 124 miles of range, top speed of 137mph, and 0 – 60 in a much more respectable five seconds.

Finally there’s the Twin Motor Concept with Torque Vectoring. This again has two 335hp motors but this time each one drives a separate rear wheel, enabling dynamic torque vectoring. Range and acceleration are the same but handling should theoretically be much better when going through the twisties. And, really, that’s what it’s all about. Right now ten of these cars have been built for testing. They’re not available for general purchase but we have it on good authority that they’ll be very, very expensive when they do ship.

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The Porsche 356 Speedster and Porche 550 Spyder are some of the most iconic sports cars of all time, minimalist design and racing pedigree making their mark — and of course James Dean losing his life in a Spyder certainly helped it to gain some notoriety. Restored models go for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the one you’re looking at above goes for much less. It’s a replica made by California company Euromasters, and it’s all-electric. Specs on that plus the Spyder replica are identical, including 120hp motors, top speed of over 100mph, a range of over 200 miles, and 0 – 60 in a very brisk 5.6 seconds — almost four seconds faster than an original road-going 356. The Speedster was unveiled at the LA Auto Show late last year and both it and the Spyder are now up for order. ,900 if you want the Speedster, another ,000 if you want the James Dean Edition Spyder. Just be careful if you get one: we doubt these Little Bastards are much safer in a crash than the originals.

Euromasters electric classic Porsches let you be a rebel without a gas tank originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Tango, built in Spokane, WA is billed as the world’s fastest urban car powered by electricity. The Tango achieves 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds and has a top speed of 130 MPH!
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Update February 2009 Well, I am happy with this project except for one issue in order to service batteries and experiment with the bike, clear access to the batteries and electronics is needed. Unfortunately, removing the Ninja bodywork for this access requires removing the mirrors, front blinkers and windscreen, making the bike unsafe probably illegal to ride. The solution is some type of one-piece body that is easily removed and does not support the mirrors and blinkers. So back into the garage it goes! So far Ive tried several ideas for the bodywork all have been unsuccessful (or really ugly!). My goal is to be back on the road by Summer 09 with the new bodywork and updated batteries. Will update the video when completed! See ya then! Note: if youre really interested in this bike, be sure to read through (all) the comments for a lot of information! ———————— ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Backyard project to create a form of local transportation WITHOUT burning gasoline. Since I work within 5 miles of my home and do a lot of local running around, the idea was to leave the car at home and commute with clean, quiet electric power as much as possible. Have been on the road only a few weeks — still in the testing/adjusting phase, but so far it looks like this: Bike has a lot (too much) low end torque so it is pretty quick from a standing start. However, the top speed right now is about 45mph. Since I started with a low 6:1 gear ratio, I have plenty of room to change …
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1996 Miata converted into an electric car. Owner provides a brief overview of the project. 10 (12V) batteries Total of 120V 105 Horse Power Approximately 00.00 in supplies, most bought at Skycraft located in Winter Park, Florida. Ten weekends to complete the conversion. Electric Miata specifications Updated: July 31, 2008 You Tube video – www.youtube.com Photos – www.flickr.com Specifications Album — evalbum.com Starting Kit – www.electroauto.com Best source for electronics – www.skycraftsurplus.com Vehicle 1996 Mazda Miata Motor Warfield Impulse 9 Series Wound DC Drivetrain 5 speed manual Controller Curtis 1221 Batteries 10 Universal Batteries 12550, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM System Voltage 120 Volts Charger Zivan NG3 Top Speed 70 MPH (112 KPH) Range 26 Miles (41 Kilometers) Seating Capacity 2 adults Conversion Time 10 weeks Conversion Cost $ 7500 Expert Advice – www.evdl.org
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