Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion

The base model Porsche 550 Spyder electric conversion produces 128 horsepower (96 kW) from one FB1-4001 Advanced DC 8 inch (200 mm) motor operating at 120 volts/800 amps total. This motor accelerates it from 0 to in 8 seconds and gives a top speed of . The range per charge is between from 40 to and can be charged within 8 hours using 110 AC volts and 5 hours using 220 AC volts.

The price of the car (without motor) is approximately US $17,000. The conversion varies in price depending on power output. Conversion costs vary from US $16,000 and up for the 96 kW unit to US $30,000 and up for the 240+ kW racing version.

External links

• MendoMotive
• Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion Photograph: http://www.renewables.com/Spyder.jpg
• Private electric conversion of a Spyder kit by Peter Ohler
• Thunder Ranch Porsche Spyder 550 replica kit