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28 Exide Orbital AGM lead-acid batteries! That would retail for about $5600, more than twice the cost of wet cell lead-acid.
Unfortunately, since they added 1000 lbs of batteries, I'm sure it's no longer a fun car with good handling. The gas-mode fuel economy will have dropped due to the extra weight, and the electric range and acceleration of the vehicle is limited by the fact that it's carrying the V8 engine and driveline around everywhere.
On the same budget, I bet you could get a more powerful electric motor for thrills, ditch the V8, and add a small gas or diesel range extender for cruising. This would solve their packaging problems, and may allow them to keep the rear seats.
It's still a cool car.
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