Eric Hutchison from Electric GTS based out of San Diego,
found the Ferrari 308 GT made popular by the TV series Magnum P.I. at a salvage
yard for $10,000. The 308 GTS was a victim
of an engine fire resulting from a fuel leak. Hutchison partnered with his
close friend Michael Bream at EV West to begin the process of bring the Ferrari
308 back to life. The first order of business was to remove as much weight as
possible from the vehicle to compensate for the installation of a fully
electric powertrain. Other interesting aspects to this build include the addition
of a five-speed G50 gearbox that was taken out of a Porsche. The decision to go
with a conventional transmission was inspired by the setup that is commonly
found in the Formula E all-electric racing series. Three AC51 HPEVS electric
motors were installed in the Ferrari 308 GTS to create a power output of 415 hp
and 330 lb-ft of torque. “The massive torque transferring through the
transmission engages the driver in a clutch-dropping, gear-pounding Ferrari
experience,” Hutchison recently explained.
SPEEDVEGAS is the award-winning 100-acre motorsports complex. Guests experience the world’s most sought-after muscle cars and exotic supercars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, McLaren and more. The $30 million SPEEDVEGAS experience features an impressive 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Formula One-inspired racetrack comparable to top circuits in the world, and includes 12 sweeping turns, 20-degree banked turns, 60 feet of total elevation change and a half-mile straightaway. The track at SPEEDVEGAS is the only track of its kind in the world designed specifically so the public can enjoy supercar driving experiences. In addition, the 20,000-square-foot, 2-story welcome center features indoor and outdoor observation decks, food and beverage selections at a well-appointed café, meetings and event space and much more. SPEEDVEGAS is located just minutes south of the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
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