All sorts of old Volkswagens and Porsches have gone under the knife for electric conversions. These cars are mechanically simple, which makes them a good candidate for a different type of powertrain. This 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa is the latest classic to get the battery treatment, and it looks like a blast to drive.

The Fully Charged Show on YouTube were able to get their hands on an electrified classic 911 built by the folks at Electric Classic Cars in the United Kingdom. Gone is the 3.0-liter flat-six engine, replaced by batteries from a Tesla Roadster and two electric motors. For packaging reasons, half of the batteries were put in the front storage area, rendering it useless. But Electric Classic Cars were able to make a shelf space in the rear where the engine intake used to be, creating a new place to store luggage and the targa top.

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Richard Morgan, the builder, says his 911 creation can get 200 miles of range per charge, and get from 0-60 in around 5.6 seconds—one second faster than the gasoline-powered car. So, while that sweet flat-six sound might be gone, the performance certainly isn't.

Watch for yourself as Morgan and host Robert Llewellyn take this electrified classic for a drive.

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