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OwnerJohn Wayland
Owner's Other EVs1972 Datsun 1200
1968 Datsun Mini truck
Pee Wee
Heavy Metal Garden Tractor
3 Wheel Industrial Cart
2000 Honda Insight
LocationPortland, Oregon US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1972 Datsun 1200
sedan
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
9"
DrivetrainOriginal 4 speed transmission with clutch
ControllerDC Power Systems DCP-1200 Raptor
156 Volt 1200 Amp, monster controller
Batteries13, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Yellow Top/Turquoise case prototype special paste.
Special thanks to Optima for their support!
System Voltage156 Volts
Charger
original Bad Boy with external load Rudman Regulators
HeaterCeramic core, approximately 1500 watt
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-40
with Baby Optima and .5 Farad capacitor backup
InstrumentationTwin E-meters...traction system and 12 volt system
Top Speed105 MPH (168 KPH)
speedometer pegs
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
reliably, 37 miles pushing things!
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,340 Pounds (1,063 Kilograms)
Tires175/70 R 13 GoodYear Invicta GLR (LRR)
Additional FeaturesFeatured in March '95 Car Audio and Electronics magazine.
Custom violet pearl over royal blue paint
custom interior
stainless steel brackets and hardware by "Frank the Metal God"
300 watt competition stereo system with 4 Amplifiers, 14 speakers (four amplifiers, 14 speakers (four 8 inch subs), DAT 10 disc CD changer
all 'Phoenix Gold' cables and gold plated connectors
*Special thanks to Phoenix Gold for their support*
clear Lexan covers
remote controlled motorized rear battery tray
6 channel security system
euro lights
alloy wheels
Worlds Only Electric Soundoff Car
(auto sound competition)

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