Someone Put a Tesla Electric Powertrain in an Old Honda Accord
This might quite possibly be one of the wildest, coolest projects we have ever seen.
There was a time when the tuning community took advantage of Honda vehicles by creating “hybrids,” which meant using larger, more powerful engines in cars that didn’t come from the factory with them. That included transplanting the Integra GS-R 1.8-liter DOHC VTEC motor into Honda Civics, or even using the 2.2-liter DOHC VTEC from a Prelude in a Honda Accord. Nowadays however, the term hybrid is used to describe gasoline-electric vehicles. And like the word has evolved over the years, so has the idea of swapping powertrains from one vehicle to another.
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Case in point, this 1981 Honda Accord that’s powered by a Tesla electric motor and a Chevrolet Bolt battery pack. YouTuber Jimmy Built showed off the project in a short video, saying the “Teslonda” is capable of hitting hitting 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.7 seconds. And he believes those aren’t even ideal conditions, adding that a 2.5-second time is feasible for the Frankenstein project.
So what’s cooler now? This Tesla-powered first-generation Honda Accord or Ryan Tuerck’s Ferrari-powered Toyota 86?
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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That sounds like an RC Car but is awesome... but I'm curious, why is it raked back so much?
I would like a '94 Acura Legend, please