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100%. They hit the nail on the head when they said an electric Morgan or Cobra might be a bridge too far, but for the DeLorean, it's a good approach. The DeLor
by rconti 6y ago
100%. They hit the nail on the head when they said an electric Morgan or Cobra might be a bridge too far, but for the DeLorean, it's a good approach.
The DeLorean was never about the relatively anemic, not particularly inspiring-sounding motor, whereas the combustion engine in the former two vehicles is a big part of the appeal.
- WalterBright 6y ago> Cobra The magic of the Cobra is the snorting, belching, bucking, roar of a V8 that's barely under control. As an EV, no thanks.
- nitrogen 6y agoI feel like this can change over time and across generations. When I was a kid (80s/90s) I liked the sound of muscle cars, but gradually realized that what I really wanted was something secretly fast and generally quiet. I like cars that appear refined but carry a hidden punch. Now, brand-wise, yeah, a muscle car as an EV is just weird.
- drewzero1 6y agoI would really love the first-gen Saturn to be remade as an EV. It looks like it's from an alternate future already, it just needs a more powerful and refined mode of propulsion to get it there. The Audi R8 is also a great candidate for post-ICE muscle, as its appearance in I, Robot showed.
- drewzero1 6y agoWow, I feel validated! Audi apparently agrees with me: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25873095 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25873095
- goodcanadian 6y agoThere was an electric Morgan . . . sort of: https://uk.motor1.com/news/405763/morgan-discontinues-electric-three-wheeler/ https://uk.motor1.com/news/405763/morgan-discontinues-electr...