Could we turn our Type-R's into Electric running hybrids? is it possible?

[Byron Sexton]

https://www.businessinsider.com/turn-gas-car-into-electric-one-for-just-9500-2019-8

This would be considered an interesting project. As you can see start ups are taking it upon themselves to convert gas vehicles and make then be able to run on Electricity as well. i am wondering what could the Type -R need to achieve this level of functionality? This is a discussion topic mainly, but I am beginning to do some research......and will try to bring more information from my almost nonexistent understanding of the vehicle we drive and its limitations.

This intrigues me regardless. If we can have a Hybrid standard for our Type-r's it would mean good things for the future standing the test of time for our cars.

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[kefi]

They're basically just doing an engine swap. Fab some mounts, get the motor in the right spot for the axles, tear out the gas tank, put the batteries there instead. Throw in some kind of aftermarket ECU to control everything. Not much more to it.

Now, if we're talking hybrid, there's not really any room in the engine bay to do this. There was a project a couple years ago that basically mounted electric motors inside the wheels of a Type R but nothing ever came of it.

 

[boosted180sx]

anything is possible with enough money and time.

 

[Eugene_Fk8]

Remember there was a project with two 50HP electrical motor on the rear wheel with a Prius battery set on the trunk, but even under early estimate it would cost over 10g to mount. Really no point in that case.

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