Kevin Erickson used Tesla Model S subframes, battery modules, and motors to turn his 1970 Plymouth Satellite into a modern, electric take on the vintage muscle car.
of classic cars, but it's also something that, given enough time and money, you can do in your own garage. A great example of that is"Electrollite," a 1970 Plymouth Satellite with a Tesla powertrain.
In the video, Erickson explained that he build the electric Plymouth to learn something new. He already had plenty of experience with internal-combustion engines, and wanted to try something that he hadn't done before. The project took him about a year and a half to complete. Erickson also added a modern electric power steering system and used Model S subframes, which in turn required a switch to pushrod suspension because the installation left no room for springs, he said., he said fitting Model S subframes into another car can be challenging because the Tesla is very wide, and noted that it's possible to swap in just the motor and adapt it to an existing chassis and suspension.
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