A report says a venture capitalist has plans to bring back the Meyers Manx as an electric vehicle with 200 miles of range.
at the age of 94. He built the first Manx in a Newport Beach, California, garage in 1964 using components from a Volkswagen Beetle and a fiberglass body. The Manx became an icon of Southern California beach and hot rod culture, and proved successful in off-road racing. It also spawned numerous knockoffs.
The actual size of the battery pack hasn't been disclosed, but designers are aiming for a 200-mile range, according to. The electric Manx will likely weigh 1,600-1,700 lb, about 400 lb more than the original, the report said.The revived Manx will reportedly have about 240 hp. The company is also considering a gasoline version powered by an air-cooled VW flat-4 like the original Manx, to be sold as a kit car., with some changes to accommodate the electric-powertrain components.
No firm reveal date has been discussed, but Thomas said the company expects to have running prototypes ready next year.
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