eRuf Model A | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ruf Automobile |
Also called | Ruf Greenster |
Production | 2008 |
Assembly | Pfaffenhausen, Germany |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
Related | Porsche 911 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | motor output up to 201 bhp (150 kW), 480 ft⋅lb (649 N⋅m), 3-phase AC induction motor |
Battery | 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack [1] |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) [2] |
The eRuf Model A is a late-2000s all-electric concept sports car built by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. The car was powered by a UQM Technologies [3] propulsion system (a UQM PowerPhase 150). The car has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph) [4] and was capable of producing 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) of power and 479 lb⋅ft (649 N⋅m) of torque. [1] Estimated range per charge was 250–320 km (155–199 mi), depending on performance level, using iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries built by Axeon plc of Great Britain. [5] During coasting the engine works as a generator producing electricity to charge the batteries. [2]
If a production car were to be built, it would be able to use a clutchless one- or two-speed transmission with no reverse gear as the electric motor can spin forward or in reverse. [1] Ruf engaged Calmotors [6] in Camarillo, California, specialized in the implementation of hybrid electric and electric only powertrain design, to combine the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries with its motor. [2]
Ruf announced that it hoped to begin production of the eRuf in the fall of 2009. [1] This did not happen, and at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Ruf announced a new model, the eRUF Greenster, with limited production planned to commence at the end of 2010. [7][ needs update]
eRuf Model A | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ruf Automobile |
Also called | Ruf Greenster |
Production | 2008 |
Assembly | Pfaffenhausen, Germany |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
Related | Porsche 911 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | motor output up to 201 bhp (150 kW), 480 ft⋅lb (649 N⋅m), 3-phase AC induction motor |
Battery | 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack [1] |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) [2] |
The eRuf Model A is a late-2000s all-electric concept sports car built by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. The car was powered by a UQM Technologies [3] propulsion system (a UQM PowerPhase 150). The car has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph) [4] and was capable of producing 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) of power and 479 lb⋅ft (649 N⋅m) of torque. [1] Estimated range per charge was 250–320 km (155–199 mi), depending on performance level, using iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries built by Axeon plc of Great Britain. [5] During coasting the engine works as a generator producing electricity to charge the batteries. [2]
If a production car were to be built, it would be able to use a clutchless one- or two-speed transmission with no reverse gear as the electric motor can spin forward or in reverse. [1] Ruf engaged Calmotors [6] in Camarillo, California, specialized in the implementation of hybrid electric and electric only powertrain design, to combine the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries with its motor. [2]
Ruf announced that it hoped to begin production of the eRuf in the fall of 2009. [1] This did not happen, and at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Ruf announced a new model, the eRUF Greenster, with limited production planned to commence at the end of 2010. [7][ needs update]