An electric 1949 Mercury at SEMA 2018
The ICON 4x4 and Customs shop in Los Angeles California is
renowned for its past “derelict restomod” builds that featured modern running
gear under old sheetmetal such as the shop’s original 1951 DeSoto station wagon,
the 1950 Buick Roadmaster, and the 1946 Lincoln Club Coupe, and the 1949
Mercury coupe shown at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) 2018 is equally ground-breaking.
The 1949 Mercury features two 150 KW permanent magnet
electric motors that combined to look like a V-8 engine develops an estimated 400
horsepower and 470 ft/lbs. of torque. A Tesla
85 KWH battery pack provides the power with dual motor controllers and dual
fast chargers.
The coupe rides on a custom-built Art Morrison chassis with
four-wheel independent suspension equipped with Brembo brakes, electric power
steering, Relicate custom leather and textile interior and electric air conditioning.
The whole package has an estimated 120 mile per hour (MPH) top speed and a range
of 150 to 200 miles.
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