Enlarge / Mass-produced within the 1960s with a not-very particular engine, the MGB is a reasonably good candidate for an electrical conversion. (credit score: Frontline Developments)
Electrifying traditional sports activities automobiles is swiftly turning into massive enterprise. Battery-powered 911s, E-Sorts, Triumphs, and extra have been round for some time, however the humble MGB has to this point been ignored… till now. UK-based MG specialists Frontline Developments has a wealthy historical past of restoring, modifying, and usually sprucing up MGBs, and has determined that now could be the time to inject a cleaner, greener coronary heart into what was as soon as a British sportscar staple.
The MG BEE EV is a neat little factor. At present in prototype type, it is packing a 40 kWh battery hooked up to a 114 hp (85 kW) 162 lb ft (220 Nm) Hyper9 motor that sends energy to the rear wheels through a five-speed Mazda Miata gearbox. Vary is about 140 miles (225 km) if you happen to drive sensibly, and charging takes about 5 hours. Frontline will construct you one as a BEE GT (coupe), or Roadster must you want to really feel the wind in your beard as you roll alongside.
Frontline Developments is well-known within the MG world. Based in 1991 by Tim Fenna, it began with gearbox swaps, then widened its enterprise with suspension, brake, and even engine upgrades for purchasers wanting somewhat extra go. The corporate affords full restorations, in addition to its personal particular editions every so often. Its LE50 and Abingdon editions got here with stunning aesthetics, twinned with extra fashionable (and highly effective) inside combustion engines. It is launching a V8-powered LE60 alongside the BEE for many who fancy old-school thrills.
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