The All Electric RUF Porsche 911

Monday, October 13, 2008 9:00AM - By Mike Payne

RUF, the makers of all things performence and Porsche, have focused their modding efforts on an all-electric Porsche 911.  They’ve succeeded, and the RUF Electric Porsche 911 has finally hit the pavement.  While it looks and feels like a combustion 911, this RUF mod isn’t dependent on foreign oil.  And with a brand so familiar to the world, it is likely giving Tesla Motors plenty to worry about.  The RUF Electric 911 will hit 60 from zero in under seven, with a top speed of 160mph.  You can charge this Porsche overnight, in about 10 hours, providing a range of 180 miles on that single charge.  In all, this is some pretty sweet news out of Germany’s favorite performance auto modder… [via autoblog]