Well, ya know, with words like that, we ought to bat about our favorite choices for EV conversion. Here's mine.
Rabbit, first generation. Boxy, and kits are available. Plus, they weigh about 1800 lb. Insight, because I really want one to work as an EV. May take advanced batteries to realize this pipe dream. Fiero- because I drive one, but also because you can distribute batteries front and rear. 2350 lbs as an ICE, and plastic body panels that aren't structural make it slightly heavy. I have seen 85mph on 120v, 9" ADC, 1231c Curtis, but if I keep my foot out of it, 65 mile range at 65 mph on T125s). Geo Prizm. Many are available, cheap, squared off trunks, reliablity of a Toyota Corolla, which is really what it is. (Also a very light weight car. ) Toyota MR2. Mid engine allows batteries front and rear like the Fiero, light weight. Porsche 914. See MR2. Later model Chevy Corvair. Sorry- but I just like 'em. Lots and lots of room for batteries. Rabbit Pickup (See Rabbit, now add more room for batteries) Karmann Ghia. Bad shape for batteries, but lightweight, better aero than a beetle, and ready made adapter plates. What I WANT to work but won't? Pontiac Solstice. Too heavy. 68 Mustang. Don't think it can handle the battey weight. 71 El Camino. Probably too heavy. Chevy HHR or PT Cruiser. Too heavy. In fact, most small cars (yeah, the Cooper too- and the new Rabbit) are amazingly heavy compared to cars just 10-15 years ago. I think I read that the Rabbit tips scales at 3100 lbs now. My favorite? About a 39 Ford convertible hot rod, all made with off the shelf hot rod parts, and custom made battery racks. Rob Neighbour **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)
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