| Owner | Scott Cornell |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | 1993 Kewet EL-JET 3 1984 Sinclair C5 |
| Location | Pleasant Hill, California US map |
| Vehicle | 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | 4 speed transmission (stock VW) |
| Controller | Curtis 1209B 90 Volt 600 Amp |
| Batteries | 15 US Energy 125, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 90 Volts |
| Charger | 1) on-board home-made 120 Volt in 12 Amp 90 Volt out, 2) off-board 240 Volt in 26 Amp 90 Volt out |
| Heater | 1200 Watt hair dryer plumbed into heating ducts |
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon 300 Watt |
| Instrumentation | a) E-meter b) analog battery Volts c) analog battery Amps |
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) typical, 75 miles in last rally (2000) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,730 Pounds (1,240 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Goodyear Corsa GT 165 X 70 X 15 |
| Converted to electric in 1986, in continuous use since then. Raced in first 3 seasons of SERA race in Phoenix - best in class in 1993. Featured in VW Trends magazine and on NBC nightly news in 1991. | |
1968 VW Karmann Ghia
“90 Volt Ghia”
Last Updated 10-09-2001
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