OwnerJohn J Januszewski
LocationSarasota, Florida US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1968 Lotus 7 Replica
Conversion of a Stalker V6
MotorNetgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainDirect Drive via a drive shaft to a Chevy S10 rear end.
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K LowVolt
Batteries12 Optima D34M, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge
HeaterNone.
InstrumentationAuto Meter ICE guages soon to be converted to EV ranges
Top Speed77 MPH (123 KPH)
I suspect it will go 100 MPH but I need a place to try where I won't get tossed in jail if I get caught.
Acceleration0-60 in 7.12 seconds. Once I get a transmission, that should be shorter
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
EV Miles
Current:820 Miles (1,319 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/17/2009
Seating Capacity2
Curb Weight1,700 Pounds (772 Kilograms)
Including the driver
Tires205/50-15
Conversion TimeAbout 2 months and still experimenting
Additional FeaturesI have a separate battery and charger for the 12V systems. There is a live well water pump for the cooling system for the Zilla. So far all is working well.

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