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Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion
The Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion is a kit car replica of a 1950s model Porsche Spyder hand assembled and converted to an electric vehicle by Homestead Enterprises .
The base model Porsche 550 Spyder electric produces 136 peak horsepower (100 kW) from two FB1-4001 Advanced DC 8 inch (200 mm) motors at 192 volts total propelling it from 0 to 60 mph in 8 seconds and granting it a top speed of 112 mph. The range per charge is anywhere from 40 to 100 miles and can be charged within 2 hours.
The base price for this vehicle, including lead acid batteries, is $30,000 USD.
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Last updated: 08-22-2005 18:15:35
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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