Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion

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The Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion is a kit car replica of a 1950s model Porsche Spyder hand assembled and converted to an battery 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 batteries, is $17,000 USD.

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