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Not quite a 918 Spyder, is it? With wooden wheels, a top speed of 21mph, three horsepower and an electric engine, this is hardly the sort of model you'd associate with a renowned car maker. The P1 model, short for 鈥楨gger-Lohner electric vehicle, C.2 Phaeton model鈥? has now been put on permanent display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Mr Porsche designed the model for car maker Jacob Lohner. According to Automobile magazine, the model weighed 287 lbs, had wooden wheels and, with a 12-speed control unit, could make speeds of up to 21mph when in overdrive mode. The P1, with a 1,100-lb battery pack, also had an impressive electric range of 49 miles. The model even managed to win a 40km (25-mile) race between electric vehicles in Berlin in 1899 - by a margin of 18 minutes. More than half of the competitors failed to cross the finish line. Another unique feature of the model at the time was that, because of its alternating vehicle body, it could be used in summer and winter. The P1 model will be unveiled to the public this weekend to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Porsche Museum.
EXCELLENT RSR CLONE, 3.0L FLAT-SIX, 5-SPEED, A/C, DISC BRAKES, TOOL KIT & MORE! The market for classic Porsche 911s are red-hot right now. So not only do you already love the obtainable price on this 1979 Porsche 911, but also we bet you love the added distinction of a special widebody RSR tribute kit. And as you dig deeper, you're going to discover a car that provides you with a racer look on the outside, but a comfortable A/C experience inside. So it really is the best of everything. The upgrades to this 911 are as easy to recognize as its black and white appearance. 8000 investment in carbon fiber body panels by GT Racing in Colorado Springs. Accompanying it is the bold turbo-style whale tail that also aids in cooling. Up front there are the European style headlights that fit flush with car. Not only do these look great combined with the sleeker front end, but also they make this 911 look more contemporary. Speaking of contemporary, the professionally applied white paint means this one carries the timeless lines of the 911 with a nice modern luster.
There are a ton of great race-inspired details, like the plexiglas rear windows and iconic Carrera graphic down the side. And the package is finished off with Fuchs-style wheels that nicely coordinate with the color combo. The black interior fits this car's color theme nicely. Those high-back leather bucket seats should be instantly recognizable to any Porsche fan, and you also know they are engineered to be comfortable. This has all the right amenities, including power windows, a sunroof, cruise control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo w/USB input. Plus, the air conditioning has been upgraded to R134a to keep it blowing nice and cold. But what you really like is how this is a true driver's machine. Your right hand fits nicely on the shifter, and your left one will love the upgraded Momo sports steering wheel. Porsche's race-ready sensibilities means the tachometer is directly in front of the driver.
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