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General => Off Topic => Topic started by: protomech on March 27, 2012, 01:36:51 PM

Title: Morgan introduces a EV coupe concept w/ gearbox
Post by: protomech on March 27, 2012, 01:36:51 PM

Morgans have always been neat (if eccentric) cars - wood-framed sportscars, three wheelers, etc. Wired details a concept car that may be on its way to production.

Specs are a little low for a sportscar:
* 70 kW / 94 hp motor
* 5 speed transmission
* 2755 lb curb weight
* 0-60 in just over 6s
* Top speed of 115 - disappointing with a transmission, but only 94 hp to work with..
* Battery unlisted, range is said to be 120 miles. Probably 24-30 kWh - assuming their range figure is optimistic.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/03/morgan-plue-e/ (http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/03/morgan-plue-e/)

Title: Re: Morgan introduces a EV coupe concept w/ gearbox
Post by: Richard230 on March 27, 2012, 05:40:17 PM

Wood and electricity, plus a transmission and clutch, now that is something different for an EV.

I'll bet Top Gear could destroy it for them.   :o

Title: Re: Morgan introduces a EV coupe concept w/ gearbox
Post by: 860 on March 27, 2012, 08:04:48 PM

Quote from: Richard230 on March 27, 2012, 05:40:17 PM

Wood and electricity, plus a transmission and clutch, now that is something different for an EV.

I'll bet Top Gear could destroy it for them.   :o

I think Richard Hammond from Top Gear owns a gasser wooden Morgan