RUF's electric Porsche
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Rumors of RUF's impending electric Porsche were true, except that the actual vehicle is based on a Porsche 911, not the Cayman as previously reported. Powered by a three-phase electric motor that offers about 200 horsepower along with an impressive 480 lb.-ft. of torque, the eRUF Model A can reportedly hit 60 miles per hour in under seven seconds and can reach a top speed of 160. Power comes from a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which produces 317-volts and 480-amps and is made up from 96 individual cells. A full charge takes a rather long 10-hours, and regenerative braking is included in the package allowing for a range of up to 180 miles. From the outside, you'd never really know that something was different about this 997, except that it doesn't produce that soul-stirring flat-six sound. This is still just a concept and its specifications are subject to change. We can be sure, though, that this isn't the last electrically-powered sportscar set to hit the market.
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180 miles range is quite impressive
Tesla Roadster and this 911 makes me wonder if GM is putting a gasoline engine in their Volt (as opposed to having more batteries) is really just for keeping jobs related to maintenance and parts
Tesla Roadster and this 911 makes me wonder if GM is putting a gasoline engine in their Volt (as opposed to having more batteries) is really just for keeping jobs related to maintenance and parts
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I would like RUF to offer a Cayman version as well, maybe then I could consider one.
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