OwnereRoadsters
LocationTorrance, California United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1932 Ford Roadster
Custom 3/4 Scale HiBoy Roadster urban car. Top speed 50 mph w/current gearing and a realistic range of up to 35 to 40 miles.
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8" electric motor
DrivetrainDirect Drive via Drive Shaft to Automotive Differential using an 8" Advanced DC motor and a 400 amp Curtis controller,12 8 volt Trojan batteries (96 volts), tube axle front suspension w/a Speedway Engineering quick change rear axle and 4 wheel Wilwood disc brakes.
ControllerCurtis 1221C-7401
400 Amp
Batteries12 Trojan T-875, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
In series
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerK and W BC-20
120 VAC transformerless, on-board
HeaterNone
DC/DC ConverterCurtis 1400E72/96-1201
96 Volt to 12 Volt
InstrumentationNordskog GPS Speedometer, Amp and State of Charge Meters
Top Speed50 MPH (80 KPH)
Set by gear ratio. Direct drive, no transmission.
AccelerationModerate
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Depending on driving style, traffic conditions and average speed. Average 30 miles.
Watt Hours/MileInformation not available
EV Miles
Current: Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,000 Pounds (909 Kilograms)
estimated
TiresFront: P205 60 R13 / Rear: 207 R14 95S
Conversion TimePrototype construction time 9 months
Conversion Costn/a
Additional FeaturesSee web site: WebPage
Copies are available as components, rolling chassis w/ body, or built to order.

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