Tuesday, November 29, 2011

This 1972 Datsun 1200 is an electric dragster nicknamed the White Zombie, it has been heavily modified to be 100 percent electric. It’s entirely street legal and the owner claims its one of the fastest electric cars in the world. In the world of electric drag racing, the White Zombie is becoming something of a legend, its owner, John Wayland, enters the Zombie in regular drag racing competition and steers it to victory against souped-up, non-electric Ferraris, Corvettes, and BMWs. He has also achieved numerous world records. This classic car dragster can hit the quarter mile in 11.46 seconds, reaching speeds of 114 miles per hour. Electric motors produce full torque from the instant they start running, giving them an initial advantage over their fossil fueled foes. Check out this amazing video from Oregon Field Guide to see footage of the Zombie in action. Looks like the future of racing is green indeed. Watch the video below to find out more about the electric 1972 Datsun dragster and see it in action racing against against other powerful machines.

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