eRuf Model A
Overview
ManufacturerRuf Automobile
Also calledRuf Greenster
Production2008
AssemblyPfaffenhausen, Germany
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
RelatedPorsche 911
Powertrain
Electric motormotor output up to 201 bhp (150 kW), 480 ft⋅lb (649 N⋅m), 3-phase AC induction motor
Battery96-cell lithium-ion battery pack[1]
Dimensions
Curb weight1,910 kg (4,211 lb)[2]

The eRuf Model A is a late-2000s all-electric concept sports car built by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. The car was powered by a UQM Technologies[3] propulsion system (a UQM PowerPhase 150). The car has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph)[4] and was capable of producing 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) of power and 479 lb⋅ft (649 N⋅m) of torque.[1] Estimated range per charge was 250–320 km (155–199 mi), depending on performance level, using iron-phosphate, lithium-ion batteries built by Axeon plc of Great Britain.[5] During coasting the engine works as a generator producing electricity to charge the batteries.[2]

If a production car were to be built, it would be able to use a clutchless one- or two-speed transmission with no reverse gear as the electric motor can spin forward or in reverse.[1] Ruf engaged Calmotors[6] in Camarillo, California, specialized in the implementation of hybrid electric and electric only powertrain design, to combine the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries with its motor.[2]

Ruf announced that it hoped to begin production of the eRuf in the fall of 2009.[1] This did not happen, and at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Ruf announced a new model, the eRUF Greenster, with limited production planned to commence at the end of 2010.[7][needs update]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Jake Holmes (October 2008). "Ruf eRuf Concept Model A – Car News". Car and Driver. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  2. ^ a b c "eRUF Concept Model A 2008 "Emotion without Emission"" (PDF) (Press release). Ruf Automobiles. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  3. ^ "UQM Technologies". Uqm.com. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  4. ^ Nick Hall (13 November 2008). "eRuf Model A (electric Porsche 911)". MSN Cars. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  5. ^ "Electric Drive Transportation Association". Electricdrive.org. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  6. ^ "CalMotors' Green Performance ECU Powers the eRuf from Ruf Automobile". Calmotors press release. Forbes. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2009.[dead link]
  7. ^ Abuelsamid, Sam (4 March 2009). "Geneva 2009: Ruf Greenster evolves the electric Porsche concept". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 27 November 2010.

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