| Owner | Steve Campbell |
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| Location | Houston, Texas United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1981 Mercury Lynx (Jet Industries Electrica) |
| Motor | Prestolite Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | 4 speed + reverse trans- clutched |
| Controller | Kelly 126001 |
| Batteries | 16, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Charger | Jet Industries classical Hums like a banshee but gets the job done |
| Heater | Texas Sun (occasional hair dryer moments for frost) |
| DC/DC Converter | 12 V auxiliary battery |
| Instrumentation | There's a hacked-on volt meter you can depend on. The ammeter works, sometimes.) |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) (Paul didn't have the guts to do it) |
| Acceleration | We call it "meandering" |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) Tested to near walking speed, that's about it. |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Texans - No, really |
| Curb Weight | 3,300 Pounds (1,499 Kilograms) mostly batteries |
| Tires | I put some cool wheels and wider, taller tire on. It looks a lot better |
| Conversion Time | It's a hobby! |
| Conversion Cost | Hey, it's a hobby! |
| Additional Features | I'm 6' 3". This car war designed for dwarfs. I moved the driver's bucket seat south about 5 inches. Now it's comfortable. |
1981 Jet Electrica
“The Red Car”
Last Updated 08-27-2001
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