It's a combination that you probably never saw coming. But thanks to a combination of retro demand and the continuous pursuit of technology, we might just be able to live in a world where a classic-looking vehicle is running on electric energy.

British automaker, Morgan->ke60, has unveiled their newest concept, the Electric Plus E, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show->ke228. Based on the Morgan Plus 8, the Electric Plus E bears all the styling cues and design language of the Plus 8, except that instead of running on petrol, the Electric Plus E Concept was fitted with a Zytek electric motor and a lithium-ion battery, two power sources that allow the vehicle to travel up to 120 miles on just a single charge.

Taken together, the Morgan Plus E Concept produces an output of 160 horsepower and 280 lb/ft of torque while mated to a five-speed manual transmission. These figures allow it to travel from 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph.

It may not have the power of the Plus 8, but the Electric Plus E Concept is really the best of both worlds for those retro nuts looking for a classic car that doesn't come with a gas-guzzling unit.

2012 Morgan Electric Plus E Concept

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Morgan Electric Plus E Concept
  • Engine/Motor: Zytek electric motor
  • Horsepower: 160
  • Torque: 280
  • Transmission: five-speed manual
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

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