Hot, Electrified Dune Buggy

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 Epic, Retro Meyers Manx Dune Buggy








                                    Source:  Meyers Manx

New Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric Dune Buggy

Created in 1964 by Bruce Meyers, the VW-based Meyers Manx dune buggy is one of the most iconic and cherished vehicles of all time. Production of the buggy ended in 1971.  But the epic vehicle has recently been resurrected by venture capitalist and car afficionado Phillip Sarofim.  He just unveiled the first new model of the dune buggy in nearly 60 years.  It's called the Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric and it will officially be introduced at Monterey Car Week later in August in California. The original Meyers Manx was created to ride the sands of Newport Beach, California. 

Electric Dune Buggy

The new beach buggy is fully electric and has a lot of power and performance.  While remaining true to its Manx roots, there are many design upgrades on the new EV.  The body parts are smooth, and the body fenders are sculptured.  And there's a new hardtop, a solid bumper in the rear and a smashing looking dashboard with a retro, round speedometer and some very cool lighting.  

Tech Specs

The vehicle has two electric motors in the rear with each powering a rear wheel.  There is electric power steering, disc brakes at all 4 corners with regenerative braking for the rear brakes.  A 20-kWh battery pack provides 150 miles range on a charge.  Also, there is an optional 40-kWh battery pack that enables 300 miles range, 220 hp and 240 pd-ft of torque.  The vehicle can hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.  The first 50 vehicles will be delivered to customers in 2023 and the new Manx will go into full production in 2024.  It will be manufactured in California.  The company has not disclosed the price, but undoubtedly will during the official introduction on August 19th in Monterey, CA.  For more news stories like this, Future Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's


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