Electric 1967 Ford Mustang Lookalike
Has 840 HP and 315 Miles of Range
It'll also allegedly do zero to 60 miles per hour in just
2.2 seconds.
Its a big improvement over the Soviet built Trabant!
Russian startup Aviar Motors has announced plans of building
first-generation Ford Mustang look alikes with all-electric power trains,
making an enormous 840 horsepower and over 700 pound-feet of torque.
The yet-to-be-built concept will purportedly use an aluminum chassis with
carbon fiber bodywork, modeled after the ultra-popular 1967 fastback
version of the pony car. However, the appearance is the only element that
will be patterned after the Ford production model—you won’t pop the hood
and find a carbureted gasoline engine, that's for sure.
Two electric motors are said to power the all-wheel-drive R67 Mustang,
with one placed on each axle. The combined output of the battery-propelled
units will give the EV more than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in both
the horsepower and torque departments, helping it to reach 62 miles per
hour in an expected 2.2 seconds.
The company says the car will have the ability to sprint from 45-66 mph in
1.2 seconds and have a top speed that’s limited to 155. The driving range
is anticipated to reach 315 miles on a charge thanks to a
100-kilowatt-hour battery pack. For those who fear missing the growl of
the V-8, Aviar is fitting the car with an external sound system that
simulates the exhaust note of the famed Shelby GT500.
Otherwise, the made-over muscle car will sport a host of modern upgrades.
Subtle details that hint it’s no ordinary ‘60s bruiser start with exterior
upgrades including LED lighting, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and
retractable door handles.
Enhancements like a front splitter and active rear spoiler that pops up
above 75 mph improve overall aerodynamics, as does the rear diffuser that
moves airflow to decrease pressure underneath the car’s flat underbody.
The suspension also automatically raises and lowers to adjust to the
traveling speed.
The inside is more like the cockpit of a Tesla than the original Mustang
Fastback. A 17-inch touch screen controls most of the functions and a
digital instrument panel is more like that of a modern luxury car. All of
the contemporary creature comfort options are going to be thrown at this
EV Mustang such as dual-zone climate control, 12-way adjustable heated
seats, keyless entry, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and a backup
camera.
As of this writing, pricing and availabily were yet to be announced.
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