12 classic cars with an electric motor

The electric drive has fans and enemies. But in one area it can be unequivocally positive: the revival of elegant classics of the past. Every fan of old-timers will recognize that maintaining this pleasure is mixed with a lot of pain. At the same time, its power supply makes it more powerful, fully complying with modern environmental standards and, of course, very pleasing to the eye of those around you, who are tired of looking at completely identical crossovers. Motor selected 12 of these models, which switched to electric bearings with a pretty good effect.

Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero

The British company Jaguar Land Rover Classic has re-interpreted the iconic 1.5 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Series 1968 ... with an electric motor! How was it done? By installing a 300 hp electric motor under the hood. and a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery. A combination that allows the model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5,5 seconds and achieve a "real" range of 270 kilometers.

Morgan Plus E-Concept

Another retro model that went electric. This prototype, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012, surprised not only with the low power of the electric motor, about 160 hp, but also with excellent characteristics: a maximum speed of 185 km / h, acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h - 6 seconds. hours and mileage 195 km.

Renovo Cup

Designed by Renovo Motor Inc., this retro two-seater electric model is inspired by one of the most famous American classics in history: the Shelby CSX 9000. How do you pay homage to the original model? With an electric motor with a capacity of 500 horsepower, which allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in 96 seconds and develop 200 km / h.

infiniti prototype 9

While technically neither classic nor serial, this retro design concept deserves a spot in our selection, doesn't it? This electric prototype, created for this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, reproduces the design line of legendary Grand Prix cars from the first half of the century.

Ford Mustang since 1968

Designed by Mitch Medford and his team at Bloodshed Motors, this classic Mustang, also known as the Zombie 222 Mustang, is a true drift car. In addition, thanks to the 800 hp electric motor. and a maximum torque of 2550 Nm, acceleration to 100 km / h takes just 1,94 seconds.

Delorean DMC-12 EV

Powered by electricity, not gasoline or plutonium like in Back to the Future, this electric Delorean DMC-12 is a comeback that began a few years ago. To return to the present, he opted for an electric motor with 292 horsepower and 488 Nm, which allows him to accelerate from 100 to 4,9 km / h in XNUMX seconds.

Gyro Electric Porsche 910e

There's also room for race-born classics like the Porsche 910 (or Carrera 10) on our list. Designed and manufactured by Kreisel and Evex, this modern interpretation is road-approved, has 483 hp, develops 300 km / h and accelerates from 100 to 2,5 km / h in 350 seconds. All this with a mileage of about XNUMX km.

Zelectric Beetle

There are probably a few more iconic classic cars out there than the Volkswagen Beetle. Therefore, installing an electric motor on it gives even more impressive results. Zelectric Motors specialists are responsible for this, choosing an 85 hp engine. and 163 Nm, as well as a 22 kWh battery. This allows it to accelerate to 145 km / h, accelerate to 100 km / h in 11 seconds and drive about 170 km.

Mitsubishi Re-Model A

Although not purely electric, but a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the philosophy is that this model fits perfectly into the list. Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the body of the original Model A, West Coast Customs created this one-of-a-kind model to celebrate the centenary of a Japanese classic that emerged in 1917.

Porsche 911 Targa

According to Zelectric experts, this 70s Targa is experiencing its second youth ... on electricity. Of course, to catch up, he ditched the flat-six in favor of an electric motor powered by Tesla batteries. In addition, with a capacity of about 190 hp. and 290 Nm of maximum torque, it develops 240 km / h, and its mileage is 290 km.

Ferrari 308 GTE since 1976

Of course, Ferrari and electricity are not what works best in the world of cars. However, the combination of the two in this 308 GTE is impressive. Based on the 308 GTS, the Italian sports car has an electric motor instead of the original V8, powered by a 47 kWh battery. Together with a 5-speed manual transmission, the model develops 298 km / h.

Aston Martin DB6 Steering Wheel MkII

Aston Martin recently joined the trend of electrifying classic models. The company's first creation was the 6 Aston Martin DB1970 MkII Volante, a convertible as stylish as it is sleek. In addition, according to the brand, all the details are "two-sided". What does it mean? Well, if the owner regrets, they can return the engine to the model.