Front ViewChargin Up
OwnerRobert H. Beasley Jr.
LocationBaltimore, Maryland United States map
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Vehicle1985 Ford Escort
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
DrivetrainOriginal 5 speed transmission
ControllerGeneral Electric
Batteries16, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerK and W
DC/DC Converter
accessories run with separate 12 Volt marine battery
Instrumentationcame with motor - % charge left and error messages
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
never tried to go faster than that
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms)
Tires2 low rolling resistance on front with 45-50 lbs pressure per designer.
Can't get those tires anymore so other tires on back.
BEACON stands for Beasley Conversion

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