Last week, RUF unveiled its highly anticipated electric Porsche, a full-blown 911 with 479 lb.-ft. of torque and a claimed top speed of 160 mph. This week, Road & Track got some seat time in the car, finding that while the 1200 pounds of batteries upset the car's normally perfect balance, it drives more or less exactly as promised.

"With 479 lb.-ft. of torque available the instant you tip in on the accelerator, the E-Ruf moves off quickly with minimal fuss," the report said. "As the mechanical sound you hear is the whine from the electric motor, wind and tire noise suddenly become more noticeable. In fact, you feel like you're in a spaceship blasting through the galaxy (especially in the thick fog). To slow down, regenerative braking is currently set at about 25 percent, pending final evaluations to achieve optimal brake feel."

The company said that the final version will have improved handling to balance out the additional weight, and will probably eventually lose the 6-speed manual and clutch, since an electric car only needs one gear.