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MPD47
03-05-2009, 12:21 PM
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Last fall, Porsche high performance tuning specialist Ruf announced it had built a prototype electric sports car called the eRuf, which was essentially a lithium ion battery-powered 911. That was just the beginning of the story, as the company has brought the Greenster here to the Geneva Motor Show. The Greenster is a targa top 911 in the old style with a chopped speedster-type windshield. In the back sits a 270kW Siemens electric motor with 695 lb-ft of torque. The battery pack system has been improved and is now 30% smaller in volume, restoring the front trunk space that was lost on the original. The battery pack also has greater power capacity allowing it to release and absorb power faster, enabling more regenerative braking capacity. The battery can apparently be charged in only one hour from a 400V outlet. The next iteration will switch to a twin motor setup and the company is planning a small series production run in 2010.

See more:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-ruf-greenster-evolves-the-electric-porsche-concept/

God Father
03-05-2009, 12:24 PM
If I ever hit the lotto, I'm buying an RUF modified vehicle.

J.Owen
03-05-2009, 12:37 PM
yup, i would love to have one. The eRuf actually seems pretty cool. I bet its dead nasty since there is no torque curve.

BoostedCayenne
03-05-2009, 01:04 PM
The E-Ruf is sick......


I'm wondering whats up with the Cayenne in the backround.....It almost looks like a 2010 facelift vehicle....those headlights are not on any current production cayenne, and the lower front bumper is not stock.....

diablesse
03-05-2009, 01:13 PM
I am totally anti-lithium battery, but I would so rock that.

Chris
03-05-2009, 01:51 PM
Sweet ass car, but that interior color has got to go. It's hideous with the green exterior.