Supercar fanatics...

[CorsePerVita]

Sweet holy marmalade batman!

http://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pag/?pool=international-de&id=2011-01-10

[BuzzKillington]

http://www.automobilemag.com/green/news/1003_2011_porsche_918_spyder_hybrid_concept/index.html

The front looks nearly identical to the Ferrari F430 but it's one hell of a beautiful hybrid.

[CorsePerVita]

I can pick out a lot of identical curves in the body if you look through it, it's almost like it was inspired by a handful of really great cars. Regardless, can't wait to see it in action!

[BS Mods]

Wow that's a real beauty!!

It seems strange to have the word "hybrid" and "supercar" in the same sentence but then again, I hate change.:twisted:

[mDust]

I can pick out a lot of identical curves in the body if you look through it, it's almost like it was inspired by a handful of really great cars. Regardless, can't wait to see it in action!

Wind-tunnel and other aerodynamic testing/simulation will create a lot of similar shapes. All the most efficient designs will be identical.

Let me know when it goes on sale! :D

[x88x]

Hmmm, interesting. I'd love to see more detail on the electric drive system. It sounds...unusual..even for hybrid electric drive systems. ;)


It seems strange to have the word "hybrid" and "supercar" in the same sentence but then again, I hate change.:twisted:
How about this one? ;)
http://www.capstoneturbine.com/news/story.asp?id=536

IMO hybrid drive vehicles have gotten a lot of bad press as a result of the dubiously useful Prius (depends on your driving habits if it's useful or not). There are a lot of different kinds of hybrid drive systems, and some of them are pretty awesome. :twisted:

[BS Mods]

Oh man that link to Capstone Turbine was awesome.

What is crazy about you posting it is that I have been planning to buy a GTM as my next project. I had also thought about how it would be an awesome car for an electric motor. But there it is!

I've had a really nice yellow one as my desktop for a few months. I've sold all but one of my old muscle cars, the kids are moving on, and I need a new toy!

[x88x]

What is crazy about you posting it is that I have been planning to buy a GTM as my next project.

8D This requires a build log!

One of my current life goals is to build one of their 'Roadster' models (ie, totally not an AC Cobra ;) ) with a high-performance electric drivetrain. :D

[BS Mods]

They make some really well designed kits. And a lot of "average Joe's" can build them. The roadster is a beautiful ride. I saw one in person and it was very well built.

I've been restoring and customizing cars for about 25 years and I still love it. That's how I got into modding. I can use a lot of my skills on computer cases and it's much cheaper than doing up a whole car! And faster too.:)

[artoodeeto]

I'd love to do a GTM someday, but my biggest question is what sort of equipment/experience do I need to pull it off in a reasonable amount of time? I've never done work on cars, nor do I have any tools of the trade, so to speak. That being said, I have full confidence I'd learn quickly, but I wouldn't want learning mistakes to happen on a build like that.

[x88x]

I'd love to do a GTM someday, but my biggest question is what sort of equipment/experience do I need to pull it off in a reasonable amount of time? I've never done work on cars, nor do I have any tools of the trade, so to speak. That being said, I have full confidence I'd learn quickly, but I wouldn't want learning mistakes to happen on a build like that.

Never having built one, but having looked into it a good bit..

You need somewhere decently large to work on it and normal tools. I'm pretty sure there aren't any specialty tools required...well, no more so than if you were working on those parts in some other capacity. All the Factory Five kits come with (I hear) a pretty good assembly manual, so if you have a grasp of the basic principles I wouldn't think it would take overly much to learn what you need. The average time they quote for complete assembly is usually around 300 hours, which will obviously vary depending on your skill level. Depending on what kit level you choose, you may need a donor car for the engine, suspension, wheels, etc. So, my advice for someone in your position would be to first get a place to work on it, then get a donor car and learn what you need pulling out (and fixing if needed) the parts from that. By the time you're done with that you should probably have a good grasp of the skills that you'll need, as well as probably have accumulated the tools that you'll need. If you're buying your own tools, not just borrowing someone else's, I would recommend allocating at least about another $1,000, depending on the quality and quantity of tools you buy. Might be more if you buy high-end stuff (ie, Snap-On, etc), might be a good bit less if you buy used stuff, but I think buying all new, upper-mid-range stuff (ie, Craftsman, etc), $1,000 is a good ballpark for a basic set plus any special-case stuff you'll need. Then order the kit and put everything in it. :D

[BS Mods]

I just hope I can fit a .50 Cal and RPG set up under the hood without messing up the aerodynamics..:twisted:

You know...for when traffic seems a little too heavy.

[artoodeeto]

Dude....ummm....no. What you need to do is go here and do what this guy did, except add wings and flight controls. :D
http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/