Tesla electric motor and Porsche 911 meet in sacrilegious perfection

There’s a cause why the Porsche 911 is considered one in every of, if not the perfect, combustion powered automotive ever created. The sports activities automotive is so completely tuned and refined that making adjustments to the automobile virtually feels improper. Altering the Porsche 911’s powerplant — effectively, that feels virtually sacrilegious. 

But for Sacrilege Motors CEO Philip Wagenheim, the modification is effectively well worth the effort. Sacrilege Motors, a Connecticut-based tuner that focuses on electrical conversions, has unveiled a creation that’s certain to lift some eyebrows — a Tesla-powered 1992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet. What’s further particular in regards to the conversion is the 1992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is one in every of solely 250 limited-edition US variations ever launched.

The 911 Cabriolet was outfitted with a modified Tesla Mannequin S motor able to producing 500 horsepower. In a remark to Robb Report, the Sacrilege Motors CEO said that the utilization of a Tesla Mannequin S electrical motor for the particular Porsche 911 conversion was a straightforward selection. 

“Tesla is the gold customary in EV motors. We selected the perfect part to set the usual that others will chase,” Wagenheim mentioned. 

Even with its batteries and Mannequin S motor, the all-black electric Porsche 911 weighs 3,200 kilos, which isn’t that removed from the automobile’s authentic weight. Due to this and the moment torque from its Tesla Mannequin S motor, the zero-emissions roadster is able to going from 0-60 mph in lower than 4 seconds. That’s faster — and so much quieter — than its authentic iteration. It additionally encompasses a 62 kWh battery pack that gives the sports activities automotive with a spread of 200 miles. 

The electrical Porsche 911 Cabriolet is fondly named “Blackbird” by its proprietor in honor of the long-lasting SR-71 plane. That’s a fairly becoming title, contemplating that the SR-71 made its popularity for being so fast that it may actually outrun missiles which are fired at it. 

Watch Sacrilege Motors’ video about its electrical Porsche 911 Cabriolet beneath.

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Tesla electrical motor and Porsche 911 meet in sacrilegious perfection