Classic Beetle Powered by Tesla Motor and Porsche Battery (4 Photos)
Category: Cars, Retro cars
Today, 11:58
This VW 1303 retains its iconic silhouette, but you won't find a classic flat-four engine in the back anymore. Custom shop Knepper built an all-electric Beetle featuring a Tesla Model S motor, Porsche Taycan battery pack, and suspension components borrowed from a Porsche 944. 
The electric motor puts out 300 hp and 330 Nm of torque. Its 54 kWh battery pack is split into two sections: one under the front hood and the other behind the rear seats. Charging options include a standard 10 kW connector and an 80 kW CCS fast charger. 
Along with the Porsche suspension setup, the car was fitted with 944 Turbo/S2 brakes. The shop claims a driving range of up to 350 km on a single charge. 
