| Owner | Bryan Frederick |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Texas US map |
| Vehicle | 1970 Opel GT 2-seater "mini-vette" built in Germany. |
| Motor | Not yet determined unknown Planning on consultation with Austin EV experts for guidance and recommendations. |
| Drivetrain | 4-speed manual |
| Controller | Noy yet determined Pending |
| Batteries | Not yet determined, 0.00 Volt, Pending |
| Charger | Not yet determined Pending |
| Heater | Removed |
| DC/DC Converter | Not yet determined Pending |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) To be used as a daily commuter, need to achieve highway speed for 18 miles round trip. |
| Acceleration | Not a big concern. Equivalent to my Honda Insight (aka: not much). |
| Range | 35 Miles (56 Kilometers) Daily commute requirements plus some buffer. |
| Watt Hours/Mile | Pending |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms) Pre-conversion starting weight. |
| Tires | Stock 13" which will need to be upgraded to 15" to accommodate a disc conversion in the rear and upgrade in the front. |
| Conversion Time | 40 hours of labor in tear-down so far |
| Conversion Cost | $300 in tools so far |
| Additional Features | Stay tuned. |
| Tear-down has been uneventful so far. Mechanical and body work next before the conversion kicks into full gear. | |
1970 Opel GT
(under construction)
Last Updated 01-09-2009
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