Owner | Jerry Pohorsky |
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Location | Santa Clara, California United States map |
Vehicle | 1972 Porsche 914 |
Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9" |
Drivetrain | stock 5 speed transaxle - direct coupled - no clutch |
Controller | Curtis 1231C with heatsink and two 12 Volt fans |
Batteries | 20 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
System Voltage | 120 Volts |
Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC-20 with buck option |
Heater | none - lap blankets |
DC/DC Converter | Todd |
Instrumentation | E-meter, Ammeter (plan to add voltmeter and Tach) |
Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) |
Acceleration | not sure - seems quick enough |
Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) (25 miles to 50% SOC on freeway) |
Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
Curb Weight | 3,080 Pounds (1,400 Kilograms) |
Tires | Goodyear Integrity P165 - 65R14 inflated to 50 PSI |
Conversion Time | 800 hours by Shadow Mountain High School students |
Conversion Cost | Probably $10,000 (sponsors & some items donated ) |
Additional Features | Aluminum Fender skirts and belly pan for aerodynamics. Pioneer Stereo Custom paint job upgraded seat covers & carpeting Fiamm air horns CA Clean Air Vehicle stickers allow solo access to carpool lanes and free bridge toll. |
Great Porsche handling with balanced weight ratio (10 batteries in front and 10 batteries in rear). This is a custom one of a kind conversion - not the Electro Automotive kit. The car has won numerous EV races and there is a photo of it taking a slalom turn at the 1999 Tour de Sol at the following link: WebPage Although this is a 5 speed, I usually start in 3rd gear and shift to 4th at 45 MPH. I use 5th gear as an "over drive". Car cruises easily at 65 to 70 mph. It is very fun to drive - has some squeaks, but hey this is a 34 year old car. |