Photo: Carice Cars
Although we're not quite convinced about fitting electric motors in classic cars, creating one from scratch to resemble the original and get motivated by electricity seems funky enough to sugar us into the niche. And that's exactly what small Dutch company Carice Cars is doing right now.
They recently revealed some specs about their first production MK1 model, a small two-seater roadster inspired by the iconic Porsche 356 model. The simplicity of the car really takes you back to pure driving, but you'll be doing it with instant torque and no engine noise.
Power can be supplied by a 15 or 40 kW (20 or 55 hp) electric motor, which doesn't seem much until you find out the car weighs only 350 kg (771 lb). This was achieved by using a lightweight frame, a plastic composite body and the most basic interior you can get – metal dash with three center gauges, three-spoke wooden steering wheel, a few switches and two leather seats.
There is no air conditioning, no radio and no roof, with only a tonneau cover offered to protect the interior if rain starts falling. On the option lists, you can also tick mark a very efficient gasoline range extender, which you'll most certainly need if you want to explore some back roads; judging on the whole vehicle weight, there isn't much of a battery fitted in it.
The car starts at €26,620 ($36,200) and you can order one here. However, make sure you hurry up as the company announced to manufacture only 10 units, each taking around three months to build.
Power can be supplied by a 15 or 40 kW (20 or 55 hp) electric motor, which doesn't seem much until you find out the car weighs only 350 kg (771 lb). This was achieved by using a lightweight frame, a plastic composite body and the most basic interior you can get – metal dash with three center gauges, three-spoke wooden steering wheel, a few switches and two leather seats.
There is no air conditioning, no radio and no roof, with only a tonneau cover offered to protect the interior if rain starts falling. On the option lists, you can also tick mark a very efficient gasoline range extender, which you'll most certainly need if you want to explore some back roads; judging on the whole vehicle weight, there isn't much of a battery fitted in it.
The car starts at €26,620 ($36,200) and you can order one here. However, make sure you hurry up as the company announced to manufacture only 10 units, each taking around three months to build.
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