
Tesla-Powered 1972 Plymouth Satellite
This 1972 Plymouth Satellite, dubbed Project Electrolite, has undergone a major transformation with a Tesla Model S rear subframe. Powering this classic muscle car is an electric motor with approximately 600 hp, enabled by Ludicrous Mode. Built by Kevin Erickson, the project features a custom pushrod suspension with components residing in the trunk and a 100 kWh battery pack. Notable upgrades include an AlterKtion K member, custom Gerst front suspension, electric power steering, and Wilwood braking hardware enhanced with an electric vacuum pump.
- Built by:
- Kevin Erickson
- Location:
- USA
- Vehicle:
- 1972 Plymouth Satellite - 3rd Gen
- Engine:
- -
- Cost:
- -
- Power:
- 600 hp
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- American Racing 20-inch rearAmerican Racing 19-inch frontNitto 285-section rearNitto 275-section front
- Exterior:
- Custom motorcycle taillights
- Interior:
- -
- Chassis:
- Custom pushrod suspensionAlterKtion K memberCustom Gerst front suspensionWilwood master cylinderElectric vacuum pump
- Powertrain:
- Tesla Model S rear subframeTesla Model S motorTesla half shaftsTesla inverterStealth EV control goodies
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