1996 Corvette CoupeBatteriesEngine Bay
OwnerWayne Bickley
LocationSan Bernardino, California US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Black
Stock curb weight 3260
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
9" motor
Drivetrain4L60E Automatic 2400 Stall converter
3.07 rear gears
ControllerCurtis 1231c-8601
144v 500 amp
Batteries12 Optima D34M, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Deep Cycle Marine 55Ah
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger El Con PFC 1500
144vdc 8 Amp
Heaternone
DC/DC Converter
InstrumentationAmp 0-500 with a switch to monitor controller as well as 12v system.

Voltmeter for traction pack
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
Estimated
AccelerationNot too bad.
6 mph/sec in 1st
3 mph/sec in 2nd
Range15 Miles (24 Kilometers)
Second Gear

Still programming the transmission for most efficiency
Watt Hours/Mile
EV Miles
Start:159,937 Miles (257,338 Kilometers)
Current:159,996 Miles (257,433 Kilometers)
Total:59 Miles (94 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/19/2009
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,100 Pounds (1,409 Kilograms)
I'm trying to keep the car close to the stock weight.
TiresFront 245/40-17
Rear 315/35-17
Conversion TimeAbout 6 months. Working in the evenings.
This is stage one of the project. I'm looking to go to a higher amperage controller once I have the system worked out.

The car was originally a Supercharged 396 12 pounds of boost. 740 horsepower 1/4 in low-mid 10 seconds.

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