I feel like my view on car stats is skewed based on today’s standards of ludicrous power figures and 0-60s so I thought I would look up the original and compare based on what Chris says in the video.
Other than the top speed and range (and of course gearbox) it is extremely true to the original!
| Original NB* | Zero EV NB | |
|---|---|---|
| Power (bhp) | 110 | 120 |
| Torque (Nm) | 134 | 230 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 119 | 82 |
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Range (miles) | 374 | 100 |
| Weight (kg) | 1035 | 1070 |
| Weight Distribution | 50:50 | 50:50 |
| Transmission | Manual | N/A |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed | 1 speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
*from Parkers
I agree that most people won’t require the full range ever day so it isn’t too much of an issue if you have a charger at home to plug it in each night. But a road trip isn’t exactly an option yet…
There is no cutting of the body at all, everything is bolt-in on original mounting points, so I believe @Martin_Young is right, should be applicable to an NA or NB.