{"id":101219,"date":"2023-06-08T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=101219"},"modified":"2023-06-08T11:57:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T16:57:29","slug":"electric-1965-mustang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=101219","title":{"rendered":"The Electric 1965 Mustang"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Two years ago Inspire EV<\/a> set out to build a unique vehicle at their company in Colorado. They started with a 1965 Mustang found in a yard with a Thiftpower inline-six. Their goal was to rebuild the car with an electric heart. <\/p>\n

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Inspire EV wanted the power of a Tesla drive unit but did not want to cut the back of the car. They found their solution in reVolt Systems’<\/a> CR-43 crate motor. This allows the motor to sit in the factory engine bay on custom mounts. The CR-43 is capable of 350-400 kW (469-536 hp) and 800+ lb-ft of torque and runs on an EV Controls T-2C<\/a> controller.<\/p>\n

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The electric motor is powered by 16 Tesla Model S battery modules with an Orion BMS 2 (battery management system). Inspire EV improved weight distribution by installing four modules in front and 12 modules in back. This gives the car an estimated 250 mile range. <\/p>\n

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Behind the electric motor is a Torque Trends TorqueBox<\/a>. Power is sent through a Mark Williams carbon fiber driveshaft to a Ford 9-inch rear end. <\/p>\n

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Inspire EV also improved handling with a Jonny Law Motors Mustang II front suspension and Speedway 4-link rear suspension. A set of American Racing wheels with Riken Raptor tires cover disc brakes front and rear. <\/p>\n

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Watch the full build process in the video below or visit the project’s website<\/a> for more details. <\/p>\n