{"id":85896,"date":"2022-05-10T11:55:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=85896"},"modified":"2022-05-10T10:57:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:57:52","slug":"1969-porsche-912-with-a-tesla-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=85896","title":{"rendered":"1969 Porsche 912 with a Tesla Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Zelectric<\/a> converted this 1969 Porsche 912 LWB to electric at their company in San Diego, California. <\/p>\n

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Sitting in back of the car is a Tesla Model S small rear drive unit (220 kW). The motor produces 300 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque and managed by a EV Controls T-2C controller. It is supported by a custom 6061 aluminum subframe. The electric motor propels the car 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.<\/p>\n

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The 912 achieves a 120 mile range thanks to a LG Chem 32 kWh battery pack. Charging is controlled by a Dilithium Designs battery management system through a J1772 universal charge port. <\/p>\n

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Zelectric rebuilt the suspension using Bilstein shocks, Elephant Racing sway bars, and 930 tie rods.
\nThe brakes feature M-calipers with drilled\/slotted rotors. The car rides on HRE 527S 3-piece 17-inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. <\/p>\n

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The interior features Recaro Expert M seats with Inertia seat belts behind MOMO Prototipo steering wheel. The houndstooth accented dash holds a digital charge gauge and factory speedometer converted to GPS. <\/p>\n

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Listen to Zelectric owner David Benardo explain the car’s story below. Or view more photos in the large build album<\/a>. <\/p>\n