Location: Encinitas, California, United States
Electric 1982 Fiat 124 Spider converted by Electric GT
A vintage Fiat 124 Spider — so pretty you could pinch its little orange cheeks — accelerates up a canyon road in the San Fernando Valley. But there’s something strange about this Pininfarina-designed Italian roadster. First, it feels downright peppy as it chugs uphill. And there’s actually no “chugging,” but rather a spacey, high-pitched whir. NY Times.
This Fiat is an entirely new car with 700 miles on it. It's a complete nuts-and-bolts rebuild and restoration. It was an Electric GT Marque built to demonstrate the eGT173 system. It's powered by the Netgain Hyper 9 and a 5-speed manual OEM rebuilt trans.
With 120 electric horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque below its hood, and 25 kilowatt-hours’ worth of batteries stuffed into its trunk area, the Fiat delivers roughly 75 to 85 miles of driving range, enough for a sunny weekend cruise before it’s time to plug back in.
It is ready to ship and drive.
Inside this 1982 Fiat is a modern battery-powered drive system designed by Electric GT. The electric conversion has sharply boosted its own power and acceleration, from the original’s 10-second ooze from zero to 60 miles an hour to roughly seven sprightly seconds.
“A lot of guys go out in a classic car that’s 40 or 50 years old, but it’s a one-way trip — they get a ride home with AAA,” said Eric Hutchison, who founded Electric GT in 2014 with a partner, Brock Winberg. “This is for enthusiasts who love their cars but want something reliable that’s good for a weekend drive.”
"This car is for the well-heeled owner who loves a special car and wants to keep it alive, but doesn’t want the headache and T.L.C. associated with aging, finicky machines." Said Hutchinson.
Interested buyers are invited to contact us.
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Horse Power120
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Torque (Ft. Lbs.)173
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RPM Peak8000
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Current (A)750
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Nominal Voltage (V)120
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Battery capacity (kWh)25
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Charge time (hrs)up to 4 hours
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Motor includednetgain Hyper9
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Controller/Inverter includedYes
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Batteries includedYes
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BMS includedYes
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DC-DC converter includedYes
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Charger included6.6kW
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Charger port includedJ1772
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Regenerative brake includedYes
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Battery box includedYes
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Display and gauges includedYes
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Motor/controller/battery Cooling kit includedYes
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Cabin heater kit includedNo
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AC compressor includedNo
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Power Steering kit includedNo
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Brake booster vacuum pump includedPower brakes
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ManufacturerTremec Electric GT