Electrifying 944!
 

I just HAD to put this on the group...
I stumbled across an electric porsche 944...
Top Speed: 104MPH
0-60 : 8.7secs

The 944 was coupled with an inbred :eek: jetta (gasoline engine) for better range!

WHY? WHY?:D

http://www.jstraubel.com/944EV/EVproject.htm

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Aside from the Jetta nonsense, that's some really impressive acceleration for an electric car. 8.7 0-60 isn't far from the stock 8.3 gas engine time!

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No electric cars...yet

No kidding! :eek:

seen this guy before. interesting concept. but when in God's name is he finally going to fix that front end???

Hate to ask this but....how hard would it be to turbo it?

I LOVE the trailer!!!

I hate it, I wonder how bad it handles, look at how low the back is sitting, If your gonna do it do it to like a honda CRX, small and light

Why not just go get a PRIUS

now really, would you drive a Prius??? :D

Well if we're talking about electrifying Porsches might as well toss mine up here.....

Http://www.EVProject.com

My in-progress Porsche 924 conversion!

-Jeff

Are those acc. times based on "spin dry" or "rinse" cycle?SmileWavy

I still cannot figure using the driveshaft/transmission. Shouldn't be necessary and only uses up more power. Electrc motor can be reversed electrically and when in the "off" position (at rest) uses no power. No clutch needed, no gearshift, just a forward/reverse toggle.

Jack up the rear wheels of a 924/944 with the engine out and see what kind of effort it takes to turn that shaft!!

Yea but then you cant get the torque or the higher speeds without the tranny, you could only go as fats as the motor will spinn and it would be alot harder do get the car rolling