No waiting for the V-TEC to kick in on this One!
The Japanese Classic pictured here is using parts from a Tesla Model S and a Chevy Volt Hybrid, they managed to juice out 500 horses from this white S2000 EV. The conversion wasn’t easy, with a lot of cutting and welding required to mount the electric motor and battery packs neatly into the iconic roadster form factor. But the outcome was an impressive marriage of 90s JDM sports car spirit with a modern electric powerplant.
Custom Battery Enclosure Sourced from A Chevy Volt
The 2.0L F20C engine and 6 Speed gearbox were swapped for an electric motor from the Tesla Model S P100D and batteries from a Chevrolet Volt Hybrid. The battery pack is rated at 38 kWh capable of providing a driving range of 100-120 miles.
The Tesla-sourced motor is located at the rear in a custom-fabricated subframe and sends out 500 horses to the rear wheels. Instead of using Tesla’s native control unit, the guys from Rywire swapped in a standalone AEM control unit which takes all the update mess out of the picture.
Custom Subframe for Mounting the Tesla Model S Performance Drive Unit
The team had to fit in an electrically assisted master cylinder with an artificial vacuum due to the absence of an engine to do so. The rear subframe was modified and widened by eight inches to house the Tesla motor and built-in transmission.
The clever positioning of its electric motor at the rear, and the battery pack upfront, helped Rywire come close to the golden 50:50 weight ratio. The brakes have been upgraded and this S2000 uses Stop Tech’s all around.
Custom Front Fascia
Rywire revamped the front fascia with a slotted bumper akin to that seen on the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz
| Drivetrain Specs |
|---|
| Motor: |
| Tesla Model S Performance Motor |
| Battery: |
| 38 kW Custom Battery Enclosure Chevy Volt Hybrid Pack |
| Electronics: |
| AEM VCU |
