Open Air Porsche- Literally

When your thinking open air Porsche, you are most likely thinking one in the drop top form. This open-air Porsche though is one of a different kind. Its a 99 Porsche Boxster Convertible that literally runs on air itself.

The car, , known as the MIIN-AER debuted at the AltCar Expo 2008 in Santa Monica California and is made by GIMM Inc of the Silicon Valley. Just how does it work you ask? The MIIN-AER has "air storage tanks" in the front and a "patented multichambered engine." In order to get the " air power" one must plug the vehicle into a garage tire line and wait for 10 minutes. Beats hitting up the gas station and shelling out almost 4 dollar per gallon for premium.

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007vehispy1 - 9/28/2008 7:30:28 PM

-5 Boost

sign me up, except throw mine in an Audi TT

KZ258 - 9/29/2008 1:21:02 AM

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audi TT? thats retarded

t_bone - 9/29/2008 2:04:03 AM

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This was a good idea...20 years ago in the dark ages of nicads and lead-acid.

These days it is just an interesting experiment, nothing more. There are 2 EV Boxster conversions underway right now, I will post more when I hear more. It's an especially good car for the conversion because of the 2 trunks, also relatively light weight and extremely low aerodynamic drag.

B7FAN - 9/29/2008 8:21:41 AM

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great idea I wouldnt be suprised if this idea becomes public in the next 10-20 years

sold2early - 9/29/2008 10:20:23 AM

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I like the line "the MIIN-AER® car can be fueled with home air compressors capable of 4,500 psi"

Sure, no problem. Home Depot sells those, right?

E36er - 9/29/2008 1:56:32 PM

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What a great low tech idea!

daytonaviolet - 9/29/2008 4:05:17 PM

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It sounds like a good idea. Big drawback though with a range of 50 miles, maybe they could make it into a hybrid with either an electric motor or a low consumption gas powered engine.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 9/30/2008 10:53:49 AM

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How about placing same system on a very light platform {Ariel Atom or Similar} hence increasing Range and Performance.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 9/30/2008 10:54:27 AM

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Compressed Air / Collision not a good Mix.