Kel Watkins' 1984 Mazda RX7

Owner	Daniel Booth
Owner's Other EVs	2004 Mirsubishi Mirage 1992 Daihatsu Charade
Location	Perth, Western Australia Australia ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1984 Mazda RX7
Motor	Netgain Impulse-9 Shunt Wound DC
Drivetrain	Manual. No clutch.
Controller	Curtis 1231C
Batteries	45 Thunder Sky LFP160AHA, 0.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Custom 15 AMP @ 240 volts
Heater	Twin 12 volt demisters
DC/DC Converter	Iota DLS-45 45 AMP
Instrumentation	TBS Pro
Top Speed	100 MPH (160 KPH) Not tested, but would expect up to 150kph.
Acceleration	Better than original motor
Range	85 Miles (136 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	4adults
Curb Weight	0 Approx 80kg over standard
Tires	Standard
Additional Features	Power steering via 12 volt MR2 hydraulic pump. Safety lockouts to prevent movement while being charged. Rev limiter.
Originally converted with lead acid batteries. Then changed to Lithium-ion. Lovely car to drive with great pickup. No loss of cargo space. Handles well due to even weight distribution. Driven approx 70+ kilometers per day.

1984 Mazda RX7“Owner: Kel Watkins”