| Owner | Paul Schaffer (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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| Location | Richardson, Texas US map |
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| Vehicle | 1981 Mercury Lynx (Jet Industries Electrica) |
| Motor | Prestolite Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | 4 Speed manual with clutch |
| Controller | Curtis 1221C |
| Batteries | Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 102 Volts |
| Charger | home built 120 VAC |
| DC/DC Converter | 100 Ah gel cell aux. battery |
| Instrumentation | a) Amp Meter (Jet Industries) b) State of Charge (Jet Industries) c) Voltmeter (Westberg) |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) |
| Range | 35 Miles (56 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | Triumph I |
| This car sat for 10 years in a driveway near my church. I added the Curtis controller and removed the Lester charger. I squeezed in one extra battery for 102 volts. It has been a very solid reliable car for around town cruising. | |
1981 Jet Electrica
“The Red Car”
Last Updated 08-27-2001
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