Old BMW gets second life as world's quickest EV
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Rimac set several records in April of 2011
Rimac plans to deliver the first Concept_One later this year
The e-M3 wins 1/8 and 1/4 mile records
The converted BMW has a 600-hp electric powertrain
Rimac lists the e-M3's 0-62 mph time at 3.3 seconds
Mate Rimac has been experimenting with potent electric powertrains
Rimac sent the e-M3 through five development phases
The FIA has recognized Rimac's times
The e-M3 clocked an 11.8-second quarter mile
The e-M3 paved the way for the Concept_One
The Concept_One is an electric supercar with 1,088 hp
The Concept_One may set some world records of its own
62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds
Rimac says the Concept_One is capable of up to 372 miles (600 km) of range
The Concept_One weighs 3,640 lbs (1,650 kg)
Top speed: 189 mph (305 km/h)
Article Summary
Before he ever began work on the thrilling Rimac Concept_One electric supercar, Rimac Automobili founder Mate Rimac converted an old BMW E30 to an electric speed demon. The decades-old car, fondly nicknamed the "green monster" but more formally known as the e-M3, was recently awarded several electric vehicle world records.
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