| Owner | JohnnyBGood | ||||||
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| Location | Heinsdorfergrund, Sachsen Germany map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1987 Trabant P 601 A passenger vehicle model from the "VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau" build from 1958 to 1991 in Zwickau, Germany (formerly Germany Democratic Rebublic GDR), locally known as the Trabi. | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC ADC 203-06-4001A Series Wound DC 72-144 VDC, double shaft, 8" diam., 17.5 HP | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Modified 4-Speed Manual Transmission. Front Wheel Drive. Neutral has been blocked. | ||||||
| Controller | Kelly KDH12600 or Zapi H2 120V 600A Kelly 120VDC 400Amps Zapi 120VDC 600Amps w/Regen | ||||||
| Batteries | 38 GBS LFMP 100Ah, 126.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate EMUS BMS, Controller, BT, Sensor, Relais | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan #NG3, 230VAC in/132-336VDC 19A Output programmed with Relay for EMUS BMS controller. | ||||||
| Heater | Forced Air, Electric Heater later I will build a duct from controller box to heating bay with extra fan. Currently only on/heat/off. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | PLD500-EVG11-13 500W 50-126V to 13,8V Green Watt Power DC-DC Wandler PLD500-EVG11-13 500W 50-126V auf 13,8V | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Battery Management System "e-xpert pro" Voltage, Current, AmpHours, State-of-Charge, Temperature | ||||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) On a flat road surface. Hills cause a significant decrease in performance depending on incline. | ||||||
| Acceleration | 0-100km/h in 15sec. Using only 3rd Gear. Gear-shifting without a clutch takes a bit more practice, but 2nd to 3rd gear starts should get about 3-5 seconds decrease with practice. | ||||||
| Range | 80 Miles (128 Kilometers) Worst case due to the very hilly road conditions in Vogtland. Low charge at 50% shut-down to keep battery from running too low. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 225 Wh/Mile 24.6Ah after a total of 35km. Average speed 60kmh on my local hilly test track in Heinsdorfergrund. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | Current weight is 640Kg, orginal Trabant was able to have a max capacity of 1000kg so with conversion there is 360Kg. Seating capacity is 4. | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 1,530 Pounds (695 Kilograms) Body made of compressed fibre plastic(Duraplast) a plastic material made from Phenolic Plastic Resin and Cotton. | ||||||
| Tires | Original Rims 145SR13 Michelin 145/80R13 75T Energy E3B 1 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Over 1year I have a day job and family. | ||||||
| Additional Features | Customized rear spring for additional battery weight. New steering column assembly - lucky find in my spare parts collection. Re-built transmission. |
1987 Trabant P 601
“E-Trabi”
Last Updated 10-18-2018
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