eyecandy993
Nurburgring
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While prices of air-cooled 911's is increasing, for those of us who could be able to enjoy them and drive them in 20 years time including our beloved 993's, I was wondering if future legislation in some or all countries and the availability of suitable automotive fuels would allow us to do just that. I was wondering if some engineering setup could manufacture a replacement electric drive train both for our beloved air-cooled and possibly other vintage vehicles. It will not be anymore authentic but at least we would be able to take them out on the roads.
As regards the 993 I was thinking of the engine and gearbox replaced by an high performance electric drive train as for the Tesla saloon S complete with converter from DC battery to three phase AC current. The forward fuel tank could house the Li Ion batteries which could give a range of around 150km. Extra cooling would be needed for the batteries so any radiators positioned in the front could need a modified PU. A Range extending horizontally opposed two cylinder BMW air-cooled bike engine converted to work on GPL, natural gas or even hydrogen driving an electrical generator can easily fit above and and behind the Tesla motor together with cooling fan and extra thin-wear. Gas tank could replace part of the bulky cataliser/exhaust system in the rear wings (may have some safety issues) or else in an overhead tank in a rased back within a Turbo type wing. I am sure range can be extended beyond 400 kms.
Lastly all C2's and C4's would have an small auxiliary hub mounted maybe 30 bhp electric motor driving the front wheels and used for regenerative breaking and traction when needed. There would also likely be better weight distribution on the 911's but the standard wheels may have to have an altered design. At today's money I would say around £18000 all in. What are your thoughts?
As regards the 993 I was thinking of the engine and gearbox replaced by an high performance electric drive train as for the Tesla saloon S complete with converter from DC battery to three phase AC current. The forward fuel tank could house the Li Ion batteries which could give a range of around 150km. Extra cooling would be needed for the batteries so any radiators positioned in the front could need a modified PU. A Range extending horizontally opposed two cylinder BMW air-cooled bike engine converted to work on GPL, natural gas or even hydrogen driving an electrical generator can easily fit above and and behind the Tesla motor together with cooling fan and extra thin-wear. Gas tank could replace part of the bulky cataliser/exhaust system in the rear wings (may have some safety issues) or else in an overhead tank in a rased back within a Turbo type wing. I am sure range can be extended beyond 400 kms.
Lastly all C2's and C4's would have an small auxiliary hub mounted maybe 30 bhp electric motor driving the front wheels and used for regenerative breaking and traction when needed. There would also likely be better weight distribution on the 911's but the standard wheels may have to have an altered design. At today's money I would say around £18000 all in. What are your thoughts?