AC Propulsion TZero 2002

[The Chosen One]

The AC Propulsion TZero is not for sale. It is a concept & development vehicle to demonstrate that electric cars could be both fast and efficient. AC Propulsion built three prototype tzeros, and considered selling tzeros to the public, but production plans were dropped in mid-2003. All three tzeros still run and continue to delight those who drive them. Beyond those lucky few, the tzero exerts its influence through new electric vehicles whose creation it has inspired.

The electric powered AC Propulsion TZero is built on a very capable chassis from the Piontek Sportech. The TZero has a 100 mile range at 60 miles an hour, and once power is depleted the TZero can be recharged from any common 120 or 240-V outlet.

Specs:
Year: 2002
Engine: AC electric motor
Transmission: FWD
Max speed: ???
0-60 mph: 4 seconds
Horsepower: 200 hp
Weight: ???

 

[JKgo]

........ ????

If this is electric, then why is that dude with a killer mullet filling it up with what I assume is gasoline??

 

[The Chosen One]

........ ????

If this is electric, then why is that dude with a killer mullet filling it up with what I assume is gasoline??

It's a generator for the car's electric batteries.
Yes, 2002 was that kind of time.

 

[Tornado]

This is 2002? Because that first press photo is so "Made while Baywatch Nights was still on TV" that it hurts.

 

[CostasDrifter]

Very interesting!