Engine compartmentFront battery pack
OwnerVolt Classics
LocationSan Jose, California United States map
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Vehicle1983 Porsche 911
MotorWarfield Warp9 Series Wound DC
ControllerCurtis 500A 1231C
In process of converting to 1400A controller.
Batteries12 US Battery 31TMX 130Ah, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Was 18.72kWh total for LeadAcid listed above. Now already converted to high capacity, 160V, high current (2000A max) LiFePO4 Lithium batteries.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC 1500
Elcon has been replaced with a much more powerful charger.
HeaterNot necessary in California
InstrumentationAmps, State of Charge, Auxiliary battery voltage gauges.

Touch sensitive multifunction display with BMS, individual Li cell voltage monitoring, battery temperature monitoring etc.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
No max speed verified but driven at 65mph on lead, driven faster with Lithium.
AccelerationSufficient.
Range32 Miles (51 Kilometers)
On lead: 32 miles in normal city driving.
Around 40 miles in very careful city driving.

On Lithum: about 100 miles
Watt Hours/Mile384 Wh/Mile
On lead: 18.72kWh pack gives in normal city driving 12.3kWh usable energy for 32 miles range, averaging 384 Wh/mile.
Seating Capacity2+2
Curb Weight0
Under factory specified max weight, no upgrades to suspension are necessary.
TiresOver sized tires good for grip and looks but not economy.
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