Eberlarty shows off the completed electric version of the Ford GT40.

Posted on February 25, 2022
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Eberlarty shows off the completed electric version of the Ford GT40.

Governments are pushing for the elimination of vehicles with internal combustion engines, which could one day take even classic cars off the road.

The powertrains will need to be removed and battery-electric systems installed, but there are ways to save them. Many companies are beginning to offer this service, and automakers such as Volkswagen Group, General Motors, and Ford are getting in on the act.

One company offering a comprehensive service is the British company Everrati, which on Thursday unveiled a Ford GT40 converted into an electric car. Thankfully, the original GT40 was not used for this conversion. Instead, Everrati used one of the excellent replica versions built by Jupiter, Florida-based Superformance.

First unveiled last summer, Eberlaty's GT40 features a custom-designed powertrain that produces a total of 800 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from electric motors on each axle. The battery is 60 kilowatt-hours and operates on a 700-volt electrical system.

Range has not been disclosed, but Eberlaty said owners can expect 0-60 mph acceleration in under 4 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph.

Where necessary, non-powertrain components have also been upgraded to help meet modern standards (e.g., safety) and further enhance the car's future potential.

Everlati plans to debut the GT40 dynamically in the coming months.

Other models that Eberlaty can modify include the 964-generation Porsche 911, the Land Rover Series IIA, and the W113-generation Mercedes-Benz SL.

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