Today, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company unveiled a new electric vehicle based on the 997 Porsche 911 Cabrio. This isn’t just some farfetched concept as RUF full intends to start selling its electric vehicle as early as next year.

The electric powertrain, called eDrive, was developed by technology company Siemens and consists of an integrated electric motor and generator, electronic control module, and a lithium-ion battery array. In the Greenster, the powertrain is rated at 362hp (270kW) and 700lb-ft (950Nm) of torque and is mated to an automatic gearbox with only forward and reverse gears. The entire vehicles weighs in at 1,695kg and can accelerate to 100km/h from rest in just five seconds. Top speed meanwhile, is a claimed 320km/h.

RUF will start limited production of the Greenster later this year for an expected sales launch in 2010. Also working on the project is California’s CalMotors, which plans to unveil its own electric concept in the near future. However, unlike RUF, no production plans have been mentioned.

 

Some of the worst press shots I've seen since Lambo's matte blue ones we saw a few weeks back.

 

I kind of like the hints of a '72 Targa ( a true one at that). Kudos to Ruf

 

i just realised i loved the old 70's targas. i think that looks great.

 

That interior looks damn cheap, why fit Boxster/Cayman parts to a 911.
The intrument dials looks like something out of a Suzuki Vitara from the 90's.

And that gear selector is.... Well....... Multifunctional?

 

I love the early 70's vibe! Plaid interior ftw!

 

Agree!

 

Retro Ruf, I kinda like it.

 

I like it...

 

pic of a '72 Targa