Tesla rear end swap Options

[siverson]

I think this has been done in VW buses, sand rails, and a Cobra - could be neat in a 914. And it would likely be a massive improvement over the rear suspension geometry as well.

Rear Track of a Model S is 67", Factory 914 is 55" - nothing some wide flares can't accommodate.

-Steve

[burton73]

That is the rear of car and Tesla motors have individual electric motors for rear wheels. So in Tesla cars there is no differential, but an electronic controller recognize that the vehicle is turning and adjust the speed of the electric motor.

I had a Tesla model S very early on was on the list for a long time as number 125 got my car in Jan 2014.
Eric and the boys from PMB got a ride in it when they picked up my 6 to go to Utah.
A bunch of guys going wee! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) and big smiles as well. Very impressive car, massive torque for days.

So this would take massive battery storage as you would need to go with a custom set up in the 914 Eng. area and up front to get any life out of it and what would you do for the power mamagement. You would need some real electrical talent to get it to run.
It could be done. Weight really does not mean anything to an electrical motor.

An early Tesla sport car that was a Motor in a Lotus with battery may be a better fit for 914s but where would you get one. I guess there have been some totaled Tesla's

Sounds fun but not an easy job to build. Did I say you need to be brilliant to work out the electrical part of this conversation? I have seen things from our member that is unreal as far as their talent.

Bob B