| Owner | Chris Tromley |
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| Location | Ardmore, Pennsylvania US map |
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| Vehicle | 1980 Renault LeCar (Lectric Leopard) |
| Motor | Prestolite MTC 4001 Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | original Renault 4 speed trans, FWD, motor behind front wheels |
| Controller | DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor |
| Batteries | 20 Interstate U2400, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded (relabelled US Battery US-145) |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Manzanita Micro |
| Heater | 1500 Watt Ceramic |
| DC/DC Converter | Vicor Batmod |
| Instrumentation | E-meter*, Battery Volts*, Battery Amps*, Batt-Bridge* |
| Top Speed | 85 MPH (136 KPH) |
| Range | 80 Miles (128 Kilometers) 80% DOD in mixed driving |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,000 Pounds (1,363 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | original Michelin X 145R-13 |
| * indicates "planned" (gotta make those go away) 20 batteries is a lot to stuff into a Leopard. Front fenderwells will be cut and reshaped, and the wiper motor moved. Rear batteries will be held in a frame that moves under the rear seat in a collision. The added weight will be managed with Renault Gordini Turbo torsion and anti-roll bars and Koni shocks. Brakes will have high-temp linings and cooling ducts. | |
1980 Lectric Leopard
“LeSled”
Last Updated 03-29-2001
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