"Not even Mercedes can top that level of fakery." - Rory Reid, 2021

@nyoko555

2 жыл бұрын

statement of the year...

@thabangmagana869

2 жыл бұрын

Where are the Merc fans😅

@rxdje97

2 жыл бұрын

yo that one there was a violation personally i wouldn't have it

@GregoireVandenbussche

2 жыл бұрын

Front bumper extensions can fit the rear bumper to eliminate exhaust tips completely…

@gesnow

Жыл бұрын

This idea is not new. I want to do the same to my Jeep Wrangler.

Next, the Electrogenic folks engineer a "stall in a busy intersection" mode for that true "just learning to drive manual" experience. :) Thank you, Rory, for a great review, and thank you to Electrogenic for helping to show what's possible. Now, can I please have an EV version of my first car, a 5-speed 1988 Honda Accord DX coupe? I wouldn't mind more than the original's 90 horsepower, of course. :)

@johnbowie4869

2 жыл бұрын

There are some ev training cars been using in driving school already here in china, they do manipulate stalling by cutting power of motor. 5-speed manual from original ICE powertrain, and has the idle rev and speed as well. Tried it once, it's bizarrely funny but kinda works at the same time

@HazewinDog

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnbowie4869 why do they bother with that?

@cocosloan3748

2 жыл бұрын

@@HazewinDog Coz he likes it you fool

@edism

2 жыл бұрын

Universe: How dumb do you want to be today? @@cocosloan3748: Yes.

@edism

2 жыл бұрын

@@HazewinDog It's certainly going to be more economical to run.

I’d feel alot better about ev everything if it had 3 pedals. Wicked cool to see

@vaibhavshet4427

2 жыл бұрын

But still gas cars are the best

@seemaprathapan7354

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it would never rev out like a petrol as the torque is immidiete but this porche did rev out

@Kronos0999

2 жыл бұрын

@@seemaprathapan7354 Electric cars are not the future. They simply can't be because recharging takes too long under any circumstances. Maybe if there is like a universal battery pack that you can just switch out at gas stations. Your empty batter pack goes to be recharged at a factory, while you get a refilled one, then maybe. But the way things are, electric cars are not gonna catch up.

@seanonraet8327

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kronos0999 most people don't drive far enough to actually use the full charge of an electric cars battery in one go. Considering cars spend 90% of their time parked, that's when you charge them. Of course for roadtrips you'd have to stop and charge for longer during a lunch stop or whatever but we've changed other habits for objectively better product

@theodoredeverell3894

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kronos0999 latest EVs can charge from 0-80% in 18mins. So your argument is now irrelevant.

Bravo - the perfect answer to preserve our need for classic cars AND to row our own gears. Thank you Electrogenic!

@totoianugheorghelucian488

2 жыл бұрын

That's not a classic car anymore.

@jaycartier

2 жыл бұрын

@@totoianugheorghelucian488 in a few years it will be, when gas is obsolete and electric is everywhere. Be grateful they’re revamping a gem.

Wow, this level of engineering means a lot to the future of electric vehicles. Here's hoping that manufacturers adopt this technology to their EVs, at least the sporty ones.

@AzizBike

2 жыл бұрын

They won't as there's no point. They don't care about your feelings, only performance matters.

@senja572

2 жыл бұрын

@@AzizBike Not performance, but efficiency. Gearboxes would reduce the range.

@kylereese4822

2 жыл бұрын

Just think when Chinese ev`s come to the uk and the parts are in salvage yards.. transplanting there bits into classics or the new build MGB`s, Escort MK2`s.. we need more limited production run cars like MK1-2 Escorts, 3 door Cosworth's, Capris, lotus carlton`s Morris minors, Imps, Chevet's etc... ):)

@ForeverNeverwhere1

2 жыл бұрын

Adopt this technology? Wtf, seriously, a budget EV conversion leaves in the 80 year old inefficient, noisy, heavy, unnecessary and unreliable transaxle to save a buck, and you think this is technology to be adopted? We did this on beetles 40 years ago, most EV conversions back then used to do this for the simple reason it kept costs down and made life easier. But we know better. Go buy a candle or two to light your house if you want, but it is in no way better under any metric than a light bulb.

@DripDripDrip69

2 жыл бұрын

From a engineering stand point this is stupid. Transmissions exist because combustion engines have a limited RPM range where it produce the most torque(typically 2000~4000 RPM) so in order to keep the engine RPM inside the happy zone regardless of speed you need a transmission. Electric motors produce almost flat torque curve from 0 all the way to redline(typically 15000RPM for most AC motor) and to make an AC motor run faster you don't really give it more power(volt or amp) but you increase the AC frequency. Keep the transmission inside an EV conversion is having a solution to a problem that no longer exist. It will do nothing other than adding internal friction and weight, thus decrease range.

Rory is a legend. A shame he left Top Gear. But he would be the best addition to Grand Tour. Excellent reviewer!

@julianshepherd2038

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see him take on Clarkson. Boxing preferably.

@Telcontarnz

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. They went backwards on top gear. Should have kept Rory with Christ Harris and brought in Vicky Butler Henderson or Johnny Smith. Dream team.

@Frank-1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@julianshepherd2038 😁

@destruxandexploze2552

Жыл бұрын

Don’t mess with the original Trio.

Electrogenic are the only EV company I've got any time for: the fit and finish looks immaculate, the conversion is reversible because they don't chop chunks out of the car to put the motors or batteries in, and you get a gearbox so it still feels vaguely like driving a real car. Great to see them getting some more attention!

That smile is what sold me. If Rory is having that much fun then this car must be a lot of fun. I am excited to see this conversion done more often.

If manufacturers started putting manual gearboxes in EVs I'd think that would incurage more people to move to electric

@flavianapostol1350

2 жыл бұрын

It's more expensive to put a gearbox in EV just to have fun a couple of times

@TheJuggernoob1

Жыл бұрын

For enthusiasts like us, yes. Sadly more people wouldn’t get it.

@kadajawi2

Жыл бұрын

Not that much more expensive though, and it'd be more efficient at higher speeds too. You could reduce the batteries needed etc. Also, such cars would be more for enthusiasts... and they do produce the MX-5 and GR86, right? What reason for existence do they have other than to give the owners a smile on their face? Cars like that can't stay petrol forever, they too have to become electric eventually. And this is the solution.

@TimpBizkit

10 ай бұрын

@@kadajawi2 you don't tend to have the same losses from running electric motors at higher rpm. No pumping/exhaust air resistance losses or cylinder wall friction. No alternator belt or power steering. Electric motors can slow down when you let off the power but that force is optional by changing modes to become a generator and not a continuous parasitic loss (although with an ICE the throttle losses are less when using it than when engine braking). The old brushed motors were a little more lossy when spinning quickly. The magnets and steel coil formers would tend to hold the motor in certain positions when stationary but it was more of a repel from one, attract the next so it mostly cancelled out. Also, the "red line" on an electric motor is usually at low rpm high load (unless it's spinning so fast that the coils fly off) when it becomes more of a heater due to reduced back EMF and also less air blowing through the motor. When you take the load off an ICE it spins faster and faster until a rev limiter stops it. With an electric motor, it reaches a self limiting "no load" speed and doesn't even use much power to stay there. I think in my electric middrive bike it's about 20 watts to keep the motor at maximum speed by itself, so for most riding, you may as well let it rev in a lower gear to prolong the life of chain and internal gears. If you let it bog in a high gear it will heat up and waste battery.

"YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS CHILDREN??? NEVER LEARN!!!" That had me shaking to my knees

His excitement comes thru the screen. This EV is beautiful

This concept will assist the transition of driving enthusiasts to EV. It's what I've been waiting for.

@adamrodrigues1617

2 жыл бұрын

Yor are so wrong..electric will never substitute petrol engines. The soul is gone its going without any life. It is complete heartless

@AR-zq9hq

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamrodrigues1617 a car is a piece of metal. How does it have soul in the first place, unless you project one to it? And if so, why can't you project one to a car that uses the all mighty electromotive force for propulsion?

@adamrodrigues1617

2 жыл бұрын

@@AR-zq9hq no need to explain for you. You cant understand that, there are many guys who know what I mean. It is like a quartz clock and mechanical watch comparison... when you know what I mean. If not then you are not enough cultivated

@AR-zq9hq

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamrodrigues1617 probably because you can't explain it yourself without going into the realm of feelings and emotions. I am a watch guy, I have wind up watches, from Seiko 5's to Tissot's and a few quartz ones, ranging from $20 to three digits. I like all of them. I am a train enthusiast, I don't see electric locomotives have less "soul" than diesel or even steam ones. So why is it again?

@adamrodrigues1617

2 жыл бұрын

@@AR-zq9hq different angles..so stop talking. It doesn't make sense to began a discussion

Awesome car, of course rear engine cars always lend themselves better to the EV conversion because they never have front grills . I keep trying to think where I might have seen something similar to this, and then I remembered “Gattaca” a movie from the late 90’s set in the near future where all cars are electric but use classic vehicles that have been retrofitted.

@kristyleeleggett

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing movie!

Simply beautiful! Beautifully simple! Rory and the production team create another masterpiece of KZread telly. Best channel on KZread for car fans!

My mind is blown. This is amazing. It's nearly everything I want in a car. Classic looks and little design quirks of the era, the ability to be engaged in the driving experience, as well as relative sustainability.

Eventually somebody brilliant came to the same conclusion as me - that electric cars should not be always high tech and boring! So cool. That's how we should approach EVs in the first place to keep people engaged with cars but also progress into the future. Very few people care about max range and max top speed, so much more people are interested in easy to use and fun to drive cars!

I absolutely love it. ❤️ And also loved the way you reviewed it.

It's been awhile since I've watched an autotrader video and its amazing to see wayyyy more confidence and comfort in front of the camera and the production is amazing! great job!

I truly enjoyed your video, your enthusiasm towards this magnificent vehicle is contagious. Thank you so much:))

this is just beautiful i wouldn't mind most driver oriented car's going electric with the manual e transmission

Stunning car and a great way of bringing it into the 21st century. A clever use of clutch and gearbox as well👍

Thank you Rory for another great review. Please continue to give us these reviews for the next 20+ years. I am willing to pay if I have to make that happen lol.

Easily my new favorite channel on KZread!! Love the production of every video. As an American it’s so nostalgic for me to see the back roads of the UK being torn up much like Mike and Ed would do back in the days of Wheeler Dealer ;) Love this channel ❤️ -Adam Mr HardgainZ

It's great that companies are popping up to do this sort of thing. Pioneering at present but I can imagine when battery prices finally fall and power density increases this sort of thing may be possible for people on a normal budget.

@Kronos0999

2 жыл бұрын

"I can't wait till we discover rainbow unicorn power." Batter density can't just be increased because we will it, and neither can the prices fall because it is that difficult to make them and it's only gonna get more expensive the more electric cars there are.

@PhilMGCollins

2 жыл бұрын

Heavy R&D + economies of scale make it a very plausible future

@dalexa

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kronos0999 that’s really not how it works. They will improve the density as soon as someone finds a working alternative, they just need to keep researching. Remember the 80’s cellular phones and their box like batteries? Things evolve and they will get a better energy density although I reckon the price won’t be coming down but that doesn’t matter much. Smaller packs means more options like better cooling, lesser weight and faster charging.

@Kronos0999

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilMGCollins "Heavy R&D." Yes, "heavy R&D" can also change how hammers work?

@Kronos0999

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalexa Sure, but batteries are not the future of cars. They simply can't. Maybe with something like universal battery packs which you can literally switch out at gas stations immediately. Your empty batteries go to be recharged, you get a full one instantly and move on to your destination. Batteries recharge fast these days, but not fast enough. As someone who did a long trip in a Model S, the issues and annoyances that creep up *really* make you miss the simpler times of just refilling your tank. Maybe hybrids or hydrogen cars are the future.

This is phenomenal! I was thinking about this the other day and boom! This makes EV driving more fun!

Here in the USA and gotta say this man is my favorite car reviewer; brilliant delivery both in prose, cinematic theater and over all drama. You sir are excellent at what you do. Keep it up!!!

I enjoyed seeing how much Rory enjoyed this. Rory, please buy them a set of tires!

Amazing! My smile was beaming the whole way through this clip. And yes, mainstream manufacturers please provide this technology to the public... we will buy it!

That’s amazing. I hope we see more of this engineering

This video is special. This video is just beyond what you think your going to get. I'm so lucky. Thank you again Rory.,

Mayan, nice reportage!!! Thank you.

Rory and George doing great work together yet again. Presenting and filming both first rate. Best car reviews on YT

@4literv6

2 жыл бұрын

Them and the hagerty icon series vids. Equivalent to some of the finest cinematic experiences. 👍🏻

@daveb1242

2 жыл бұрын

Are you joking

A classic you can actually daily without worries. Love it ! Personally, I have been wondering about this tech for years, bolting an electric motor to a traditional gearbox. Would love to have a restomodded Fiat 1100 !

Amazing video, amazing car - well done, thanks!

It just popped in my head and did a search, and there it is, a manual-electric car. I want one! Thank you for showing this!

Ok! I have to admit this is brilliant! But I still couldn’t do without the smell, noise and originality of a classic car. How it was meant to be when it rolled off the factory line. However when the future comes and we all have to buy new electric cars and we can only get combustion fun from classics, I wouldn’t mind buying a manual electric car it looks so much better and more interesting that a dreary straight connection electric.

@AR-zq9hq

2 жыл бұрын

How do you mitigate the fact that due to all the additives, the modern gasoline and exhaust from it doesn't smell like it did back when the classic cars rolled off the line?

@callumhardy5098

2 жыл бұрын

@@AR-zq9hq petrol is pretty much the same, if you buy the higher octane E5 and if you want leaded then you can get lead additives, the exhaust can be the same that’s how uk laws work, you do up the vehicle to the specification and laws that it needed when it was new. Otherwise it is considered a modification and has to undergo otherwise rigorous testing, to make sure it is roadworthy that’s how it works at the minute.

@AR-zq9hq

2 жыл бұрын

@@callumhardy5098 everything is the same, but advances in chemical engineering and the additives added at the refineries nowadays do make it smell different, in my opinion less pleasant. Back then cars smelt of gasoline, nowadays the exhaust just stinks.

@callumhardy5098

2 жыл бұрын

@@AR-zq9hq Gasoline? I take it you’re American? In the UK our fuel standards are slightly different but I get what you mean about the slight difference in smell, I think it’s the ethanol content and fuel being unleaded. In my original comment I was talking about the general smell of burning petrol but I know what you mean. In my opinion burnt diesel without catalytic converters smells even better. But there you go maybe I’m a petrol-headed dinosaur.

What a fantastic video of a fantastic idea. Three pedal electrics really make the case for enthusiast EV cars. Now if we could just get Ford to make the Mustang a low, 2 door, sport coupe again with a transmission like this... Well done, gents!

Fantastic 💪am loving the labor of love that went into this piece 👏👌

That is a Beautiful and respectful re-build !

I was so happy when you revved it. Imagine a noisy straight cut gears or sequential box in a electric car. That would be so goooooood!

Shifting back should enable a regen as simulation of an engine break. Great car and it’s zero emission!

Nice! I am glad you are back.

Love electrogenic, love this channel, thanks for sharing this...!

Yes we going retro ev.. I'd love to see the Ford capri mk1 go e.. That would be cool.. Yes sir you definitely have my attention.. Keep up the brilliant work you are doing Mr Reid.. 💯 %

I have gained a little hope for the inevitable electric Miata. I don't think Mazda will do something like this, but until proven otherwise I'll keep my hopes up.

Very, very nice presentor. Really love the way he talks and explains

Please do more of these segments. Lovin’ it

Knob gang stand up!!! Me watching around the room first cuz it might be a trick.

I would love to own a manual transmission EV. I hope other oem manufacturers do this

This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen! Also, great review as always Rory!

I am amazed! If more companies do this, I'll be really happy!

Rory! You’re back!

imagine Porsche created a manual EV sports car today, that thing would sell so well!

@leonid4781

2 жыл бұрын

If there is a company that is going to do this, I bet half my life savings it would be Porsche!

@CTPAYC2323

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonid4781 I'd bet my half on Mazda. They're the crazy ones.

@totoianugheorghelucian488

2 жыл бұрын

They will do something even better: synthetic fuel, the first factory is being built in Chile right now 🙌

@OhMyLaurens

2 жыл бұрын

@@totoianugheorghelucian488 that's to keep the (then) old Porsches running. not for those sold beyond.

@lr44x13

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonid4781 nah its toyota

Great video, Rory!! Completely confirms my beliefs that ev's can be fun incorporating manual shifting, to the extent that I got a patent for adding manual shifting functions to RC ev's (patent no. US 11,148,065 B2), emulating real Formula racing/driving.

That is awesome. I have an electric car but really miss shifting so also have a Caterham. Glad to see that driver involvement may have a future.

This is what I have been dreaming of, I am so going to figure out how to do this myself into my future cars! I don't like new cars for the most part, but I would love to take some Japanese cars from the 80's to early 2000's and do this to them. This is the best manual electric car I've seen so far, it's very inspiring!

As an amateur taxidermist, I stuffed my pet dog recently! He’s so much easier to manage now. Still my beloved pal, but without the costs of food, vets bills or any of that annoying barking! Such an upgrade.

@VarioFelce

2 жыл бұрын

lmaoooooo

@callumhardy5098

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Spot on!

@itsmichaelboy

2 жыл бұрын

Um what

@callumhardy5098

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmichaelboy It’s called a metaphor.

@stephankyle6460

2 жыл бұрын

I can get behind this analogy because dogs suck and so do classic cars.

That is AMAZING that car has a life span of 400 years plus no some thing the petrol engine will be lucky to have 100 years, I would buy that today if I have that sort of cash not only that I would have a garage full of my favourite past time cars full of them the first ( please don’t send a hit squad after me ) a 1967 Mustang Shelby. Thank you so much for sharing I will be passing this around like no other video I’ve ever watched plus I will down load this to my iPad thanks again WOW made my day off even better. Ray K UK YNWA

Coolest thing I've seen all year by far..Great job 👏

This is amazing 😍 I think manufacturers should take the risk and make a sporty EV with a manual. Also try to give the car some sound, not fake noise but some cool electric sound. And then they should make the interior nice, practical and more normal, we don't need a touch screen for every thing. Give us button's for AC, radio and stuff that should be easy to control without looking while driving. Anyway cool video and keep up the great videos 😃👍

@sneaky_krait7271

2 жыл бұрын

While I don’t really car that much about manual, especially because electric doesn’t need it, I do agree they shouldn’t silence the motors. Like on the lotus evija track test

@AzizBike

2 жыл бұрын

Disagreed. Gears are dumb, and were only needed to make use of an ICE's small power band. Electric motors are superior and don't need such garbage that gets in the way of driving experience.

@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634

2 жыл бұрын

@@AzizBike well that is your opinion and it's fine too.

@AzizBike

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634 Not an opinion, it's fact. A single gear is faster in an EV. Faster = more fun. You are scientifically incorrect.

@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634

2 жыл бұрын

@@AzizBike going fast is not what makes a car fun in my book, details is it ! Shifting gear, feeling the clutch and shift is satisfying if the gearbox is good. If you know how to heel and toe and rev match you know what I mean. And I know.what I talk about, I have driven electrical cars, diesel, gasoline and hybrid cars, and nothing feels as.good as a manual transmission with a gasoline engine. The Tesla is fun in a straight line couple of.times but after that its boring, you need to shift self and do some of the mechanical jobs. And when you get a great run with all gears it's so satisfying.

Perfect application of electrifying a classic, where the engine wasn’t the hero… It actually improves the car. Additionally you can drive this every day or park it for longer times (plugged in) and set off on those beautiful weekends or holidays without having to worry about starting or breakdowns.

@tomwood5247

2 жыл бұрын

We need this in an original mini!

Wow! Rory this blew my mind. Having driven a Prius and a Leaf electric cars are boring. Just basic transportation to work and home. This is amazing. The looks and handling, the gears make the experience of driving. An excellent review.

3 thumbs up, for everyday driving I Certainly would like to have this Electric car,I Certainly would.great Vid man.

According to DVLA, it's now shown as electric but the registration date is Sept 2018. So does this mean it will still need an MOT?

If it was cheaper I would love to convert my little fiesta in such a manner. I know it aint a classic or anything but I would love it.

Great video, mate

Spot on thanks Rory!👍

Keep it. I want an original one that makes noise and has a proper air cooled engine.

I get that this is a foreign concept to some, but modern ev wouldn't exist without the restomod ev conversion culture. This isn't new. This is just a high end spin on something that's been going on for literal decades.

@jonasweber9408

2 жыл бұрын

Why modern ev wouldn't exist without the restomod ev conversion culture?

Love the Video Rory!!!!!

SooOoo in not so distant future in order to have fun in a car you got to be filthy rich... Nice. Looks like fun and this video is another epic win for Rory & the team, thank you.

The joy on Rory's face alone makes me wish manufacturers should start implementing manual box in electric cars.

It’s a pretty good idea. New electric cars probably won’t use manual gearbox since it’s pretty pointless when you look at the torque characteristic of an electric motor. But if you want to convert old cars to electric, nobody would bat an eye over details like performance or efficiency. You just want it to feel like as fun to drive as powered by ICE.

@jirkazima1126

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the electric motor design. There are motors that cannot do very high rpm, but they are cheaper to produce and have good size to fit them between the gearbox and ICE. Look at modern plug-in hybrid cars. Even if they run in the "EV only" mode, the automatic gearbox is changing gears because such motors slowly decreasing available power after reaching something about 3000-3500 rpm. But for sure, they could have used a high-rpm electric motor and direct drive here like with regular BEVs (it would require irreversible changes in the car chassis though). On the other side, in certain countries, it is much easier to pass the legal procedures when the conversion does not involve the gearbox change (not sure about now, but at least in the past in Czech Republic, this was the case here).

Nice work Rory

'Knob gang, stand up', amazing 😂

It's a shame they only seem to convert classic vehicles. My wife has an accident damaged 2001 Audi A3 that I wanted to restore for her one day, but this is something I'd like to do instead to bring it back for her to use. This is brilliant!

We can have Manual EVs?! This is amazing! :O,

@4literv6

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of others have done them already. Ev west has ev conversions going back over 5 year's now with manuals.

I was sold on this sort of thing long before this video. I've played with the idea of going electric before, my original plan was to use a WarP11 DC motor, but my employment situation fell apart while I was starting to put things together. This is something I'd like to do, either with one of my American classics but the cost and lack of a conversion company near the American midwest have convinced me to pursue other projects.

Thanks for this excellent presentation Rory - I’m glad I’ve discovered your work! This is exactly what I’m talkin’ about - electrified classics that maximize the EVdriving experience! This the kind of EV experience I’ve been dreaming of for years. Hard to believe I’m saying this, but I can also imagine some tastefully balanced sound files that would track with the motor speed. It wouldn’t be for fooling anyone, it would help the driver judge engine speed for shifting and adjusting the throttle when it breaks traction.

In love with this car, Beautiful car that is still fun to drive and doesn't harm the planet as much. This is the future for all older cars.

I know Rory explain this But I'm still wondering how an electric car hase a gearbox

I love the idea of a small, "light" electric car with a manual gearbox. Imagine if Subaru/Toyota chucked an electric motor in their BRZ/86? Or if Mazda did the same to their MX5/Miata? If they can put a decent range for daily commutes or a weekend blast without messing up the weight or balance then that would be a seriously cool car that would probably sell millions.

@bukkuk5949

2 жыл бұрын

Yes .. not every classic cars suits electrification .. but .. Fiero .. Miata or MR2 .. (with dead petrol engines) seems to be perfect ...

@DMSBrian24

2 жыл бұрын

with the current technology you cannot have light and electric, unless you can accept a pathetic range

Absolutely wonderful, love it sooooo much 😍

Excellent video!

Since seeing Electric Classic Cars do this a few years ago, I don’t understand why this is not done more. Particularly with old hot hatches. There are even external exhaust speaker systems now to add the engine noise (of any engine sound you download) if you wish. Great point here Rory. 👍

@NickFoster

2 жыл бұрын

Because for 95% of cars out there it's simply not worth the cost. A classic like this is worth bringing up to date, your mum's hatchback not so much.

@apexerman1

2 жыл бұрын

Please, no fake engine noises. Embrace the whine.

@bukkuk5949

2 жыл бұрын

@@apexerman1 .. interesting comment .... I think whine is best when we talking big Superchargers on V8s -)

@bukkuk5949

2 жыл бұрын

Yes .. not every classic cars suits electrification .. but .. Fiero .. Miata or MR2 .. (with dead petrol engines) seems to be perfect ...

@stefdnk4428

2 жыл бұрын

All the converted 2CVs I have seen has kept the gearbox and Many other too. The sad Think is thathers cars Are converted to Rich kids toys because of the Price. Not that the 356 already is😀

This type of EV makes sense for a dinosaur like me (I'm not that old, I just prefer the ICE generation of cars) it looks like a riot to drive which is a plus, and I wouldn't say no to one. But I'd miss the sounds, smells and visceral feel of driving an ICE car as that all adds to my enjoyment of driving them.

Nice one, Rory👍🏾

This is just brilliant!

I'd love to know how much range improvement you get from having a manual EV. Surely its huge.

@4literv6

2 жыл бұрын

Its less efficent and heavier so no range improvement, kinda like how automatics became faster than manuals around 15 year's ago now. And as soon as that happened manuals went the way of the dodo. Instead you can expect some range reduction vs a single speed reduction drive gearbox as is the standard for evs. Even Porsche admitted they only did the 2 speed rear trans for the taycan because is helped initial acceleration up to 60mph. And other evs on sale today still spank the taycan with their single speed reduction drive gearbox. Rimac&aspark have done 1.6s 0-60 runs on the st while on st legal tires. 😎

This is exactly the kind of project car I dream of building. 4 gears seems perfect for an EV, and being able to rev the motor in neutral is a nice touch.

brilliant content

I was at bicester heritage when they were filming this, was very fast!!!

When I became rich the first thing is to buy this car 📝❤️

Why has everybody already given up on ICE cars? Electric cars are not as environmentally friendly as people think. The mining and refining process of lithium, which is the main component of ev batteries, causes huge amounts of pollution. Furthermore, EVs are made in a way that the batteries can't be replaced, so after about 10 years the batteries won't be able to carry charge as they used to, same as an old cell phone, rendering the car useless. Also, what should we do with the millions of ICE cars that have been built, wouldn't it be more environmentally friendly to use what we have instead of throwing them away? Porsche are developing new biofuels which when used in any ICE car produces 85% less CO2 than normal fuel without any changes to the engine. Porsche will produce 100,000L of this fuel in 2022, and is already using it to power the 2021 Porsche Cup series. This with electric cars might be a good solution for the future, but saying that ICE cars are gone and EVs will be the only modes of transportation in the future is misleading and false.

@nordic5490

2 жыл бұрын

Get up to speed mate. EVs emit less than half the greenhouse gas that ice does over a 20yr life cycle (full cradle to grave). If you source your electricity from renewables, then evs emit

@georgesriachi8485

2 жыл бұрын

@@nordic5490 What I'm saying is that the best solution is biofuels and EVs together. We can't just say that ICE cars are dead and rely solely on EVs. Furthermore, ships and planes will remain reliant on fuels for a long time. Therefore, wouldn't it be more environmentally friendly to produce a less polluting fuel for them? A single flight from London to New York produces more pollution than the entire F1 season with all sessions and cars combined. If an environmentally friendly fuel is produced for planes and ships, then a similar version of it could also be used for cars and trucks. Together with EVs, this might help making mobility in the future more environmentally friendly.

Exquisite Porsche and finely reviewed.

Now just add the ability to pop the clutch to start it up (add a jittery effect to the motor), some sputtering sound effects, and I'm sold!

I like this. Works very good for us petrol heads ( if you ignore the sound ).Who had this brilliant idea and concept?

now i have to investigate the engineering behind the gear shifting

This is amazing. I think it also provides a sense of comfort that in the future the idea of being engaged while you are driving won't necessarily have to fall by the wayside. My old question would be how much it would cost. If this was affordable I think you would have a pretty decent market of people looking to do this. Either way I absolutely love the idea.

Hi Rory, How did the manage the weight increase against the GVM limit. Do they keep it in spec or do they strengthen the chassis? I'm working on plans to convert my Spitfire, but have been planning to drop tge gearbox due to weight and space.