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Originally Posted by cfg83
Frank -
Too bad Tata forked out 2.3 billion for Jaguar and Land Rover.
Maybe someone has already said this. If the Nano does sell for around $2500, then maybe this will become a good EV conversion platform.
EDIT: But maybe the battery weight will overwhelm the suspension.
CarloSW2
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Agreed, that made about as much sense as a Chrysler/Mercedes merger to me: none at all.
As far as EV, I would guess (yes, guessing is dangerous, but oh well) it has about a 1000 lb max design payload. With 3-lug 12" wheels and a 1322 lb weight I'd bet there isn't any extra "beef" in the chassis. By the time a guy re-engineers it to be strong enough, perhaps it would have been more fruitful to start with something else? Or maybe pull around a battery trailer?
I think it would be a great platform for a little diesel conversion.