There was an interesting article in Sun 6 Sept Chicago Tribune. The story
focused on a fellow who restored, butchered whatever, his 79 Spitfire by
converting it to battery power, e.g. an electric vehicle. The Spitfire looks
pretty stock until you open the bonnet, and of course, there is the abscence
of an exhaust system.
the range was a bit limited, say 50-60 miles, but the owner stated that the
acceleration (0-60 in 12.4) was better than as given in contemporary road tests
of the car when new.
not something I would consider doing to a lbc, but interesting all the same.
jim fuerstenberg
jfuerstenberg@dcmdc.dla.mil or xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil
Warning, as the velocity of this vehicle increases, so does it mass and extra
braking force will be required!
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