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November 7, 2009
Electric Beauty: Porsche 912 EV at SEMA
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor-at-Large
It’s a 1976 912 packing 85 3.3v lithium ion batteries. They power a NetGain Warp11 DC motor, which puts go to the wheels via an original Porsche 5-speed transmission. Built by Sunshine State Restorations in consultation with the Tallahassee Area Electric Vehicle Association. The overall effect? An ultra-clean classic EV. See more…
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GTwildfire
Nov 9, 2009 at 6:02 am
batteries are like ballast. they at least offer the opportunity to balance a car perfectly. Just a matter of whether that’s practical or not.
retroman
Nov 8, 2009 at 4:16 pm
So does it still handle like a Porsche?
Weekly Porsche Wrap
Nov 8, 2009 at 3:19 pm
[...] Another DIY Porsche hybrid – This time a 1976 912 was used. The car uses 85 3.3v lithium ion batteries to power the NetGain Warp11 DC motor. I have to say, this is one niiiice looking 912 EV. I added a picture to the right. [Via Blog.Cardomain.com] [...]
GTwildfire
Nov 7, 2009 at 5:30 pm
My first take on this is that having the original transmission in there and the torque on meth that motor must deliver… where could the acceleration possibly top off?
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My second thought is that by keeping the original trans, there’s a weight penalty, and with the motor’s ultra high RPMs, are all the original gears even necessary? I seriously doubt it needs more than two speeds unless the driver wants to try and create a sonic boom.
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