| Owner | Mike Harvey | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EV | 2007 Blue Sky Design BugE SRT | ||||||
| Location | Knoxville, Maryland United States map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Kharman Edition. | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC 8" | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 1.8L 8v 5 speed manual trans. | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C | ||||||
| Batteries | 20 US Battery 125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded with 19 Powercheq battery EQs to aid in charge and discharge leveling | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Russco SC 180 | ||||||
| Heater | Electric Heater Core w. snubber n/w | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | DC Power Systems | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Westtach 400 Amp Ammeter Westach 130v SOC gauge Dakota Digital 200v Voltmeter Custom Controller Temp Gauge | ||||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) On highway and reasonably level ground. | ||||||
| Acceleration | 0-60 in 30 seconds | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) So far. Pack is still breaking in. Estimated @ 70-80 miles with LRR tires. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults 2 small adults or kids:) | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Two sets: Nankang H-Rated 205 45 R16s for showing and racing Michelin MX4 185 75 R14 LRR tires for everyday use. | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 4 months | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Dont ask. | ||||||
| Additional Features | Bilstein Shocks and Struts, H&R Heavy Duty Springs, EuroSport and Black Forest Frame supports, all powdercoated battery frames and PPE welded and ventilated battery boxes. Upgraded brakes include Girling 54 calipers and 22mm master cylinder w/ electric power brake booster. Custom interior and Apline Stereo system. | ||||||
| We bought this lil beauty for the sole purpose of building a simple daily commuter to go 30-60 miles, and ended up with a show car. I just couldn't see putting old stuff back on. It was totally stock to begin with, and was totally restored from the ground up including paint. We also upgraded the suspension and brakes (things that are important for an EV) as well as a soup-to-nuts cosmetic makeover. On the plate are a full belly pan, battery heating system, battery temperature monitoring, and power steering. | |||||||
1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet EV
“The Energizer”
Last Updated 11-09-2007
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