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Electric Porsche 911 by Ruf breaks cover

tryme submitted on 10/10/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:15:15 AM

7 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

Few weeks ago we said that RUF, the German tuner specialized in Porsche vehicles is currently developing a new electric Porsche (we talked about a Cayman but it seems things are changed! ).

Well, the waiting is over and today the manufacturer unveiled its masterpiece.

Although is still a concept, the new electric Porsche 911 (997) features a 204 hp (150kW) electric engine which is capable to provide an astonishing 650 Nm of torque and a sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7 seconds.

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Electric Porsche 911 by Ruf breaks cover

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GreenPlease

Should have gone with a switched reluctance motor. Higher power density and it actually makes some noise (sounds like a superbike at WOT but off in the distance).

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Posted on 10/10/2008 9:00:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

t_bone

I thought the Cayman version had higher alleged performance. 6+ second 0-60 times are just going to be bait for electric detractors.

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Posted on 10/10/2008 10:05:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

tryme

they considered first a cayman but then changed their mind into the 997

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Posted on 10/10/2008 11:20:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Bmw8ter

What ever happened to the Ronaele Mustang 300E? That thing was purported to produce 300hp/1000ft/lbs trq and do 0-60 under 5 seconds, with an electric forklift motor.

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Posted on 10/10/2008 1:51:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Styles79

Star, please comment.....

I quote "It appears that Lexus finally accepts defeat and is ready to concentrate on making electric carts from now on. We can only hope that other Japanese econobox makers will follow."

And now one of the European tuners is doing electric.......

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Posted on 10/10/2008 11:51:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

lambo98

nice

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Posted on 10/12/2008 11:30:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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