EV engines in classic cars
 

Hi guys,
Was wondering what your thoughts were on EV engines in classic cars.

GM has introduced electric "crate" engines and they will soon be marketing to those who are interested in swapping for traditional power plants.

Thoughts?

JP
jpemerson.com

I am not a lover of them but believe these will be the next rage. People are always looking for something different. I saw a video the other day of a Tesla that was killing every street racer it paired up against. Granted that was a new car but if people started showing up with 9 or 10 second Fox body cars on the street it could be interesting. I think we will see more of them.

^ hmmmm, I've got a one owner barn find 1992 Foxbody...
:burnout:

I'm thinking the a Big Buick Electra with massive space for battery packs with be a mind-blower!. With the weight, it would hook hard on the street and be fun to surprise people who think a big tank can't get out of it's own way. :)
It would be a whole new learning curve for sure.

Currently there is a "secret project" commissioned by a major auto manufacturer that is doing just that. EV crate engines are already available but this is specifically designed to attract the classic/muscle car enthusiast.


JP

https://i.postimg.cc/SKMMhP9Z/chev-e10-053.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pTMnXBYP/chev-e10-049.jpg

These are cool Lee. Imagine these though being converted by an authorized "factory".



Interestingly, I have seen quite a few of these done privately and to be honest, they are very impressive.



Are they the future? Would you consider one?



Thoughts?


JP

Post some pics in the Ford/Merc section.

I would not ever want or have anything to do with a classic car, especially a muscle car, with an EV engine. I wouldn't take one if someone gave me one for free. To me the whole idea of a classic or muscle car is that it is as close as possible to like it was originally.