| Owner | Jack Waddell |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1980 Comuta-Car 1980 OKY Electric Scooter |
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware US map |
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| Vehicle | 1980 Renault LeCar (Lectric Leopard) |
| Motor | Prestolite Series Wound DC rebuilt |
| Drivetrain | Original 4 speed transmission with clutch |
| Controller | original Contactors (to be upgraded to PWM) |
| System Voltage | 72 Volts |
| Charger | original (rebuilt) |
| Heater | Original |
| Instrumentation | Original US Electric Volt and Amp Meters |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) would like to see |
| Acceleration | Would like to see quicker than original |
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | 145/13 Centreds (new) Originals were unsafe |
| Conversion Time | in progress |
| Conversion Cost | $1,700 and counting... |
| I had a chance to drive and original Leopard, and found that it handled like a Slug, with sixteen T-105's onboard. I pulled the eight T-105s out of my Comuta Car, (The Mouse) and put them in Leopard and took it on a 20 mile run around the neighborhood. Boy what a difference! Even twelve T-105s at 72 Volts at around 720 pounds would perform better (cornering, acceleration and top end) than the sixteen T-105s at 48V and 1040 pounds. I just don't know what the range would be. This car is a work in progress. | |
1980 Renault Le Car
“The Cat”
Last Updated 07-31-2004
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