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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Rumors of RUF's impending electric Porsche were true, except that the actual vehicle is based on a Porsche 911, not the Cayman as previously reported. Powered by a three-phase electric motor that offers about 200 horsepower along with an impressive 480 lb.-ft. of torque, the eRUF Model A can reportedly hit 60 miles per hour in under seven seconds and can reach a top speed of 160. Power comes from a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which produces 317-volts and 480-amps and is made up from 96 individual cells. A full charge takes a rather long 10-hours, and regenerative braking is included in the package allowing for a range of up to 180 miles. From the outside, you'd never really know that something was different about this 997, except that it doesn't produce that soul-stirring flat-six sound. This is still just a concept and its specifications are subject to change. We can be sure, though, that this isn't the last electrically-powered sportscar set to hit the market.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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I wonder how much this baby will cost.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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I like the bumper stickers, they sound funny.
10 hours is a long charge time. That's gonna have to change.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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I like the bumper stickers, they sound funny.
yeah.. oops, I think I fahrted
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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That's freakin' sweet...
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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no it's some guy name Erpro who's bong farts.

I told you it's not skunk!
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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180 miles range is quite impressive

Tesla Roadster and this 911 makes me wonder if GM is putting a gasoline engine in their Volt (as opposed to having more batteries) is really just for keeping jobs related to maintenance and parts
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
180 miles range is quite impressive

Tesla Roadster and this 911 makes me wonder if GM is putting a gasoline engine in their Volt (as opposed to having more batteries) is really just for keeping jobs related to maintenance and parts
That is a good queastion, because while 40 is good, with any type of longer distance, the VOLT is pointless.


I would like RUF to offer a Cayman version as well, maybe then I could consider one.
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