| Owner | Jack Rickard | ||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | Beck 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman 1955 Porsche Spyder 550 Electric | ||||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, Missouri United States map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 1957 Porsche 356A Special Editions Inc Beck Replica | ||||
| Motor | HPEVS AC-50 3-Phase AC 50 kW | ||||
| Controller | Curtis 1238-7501 3 phase AC with liquid cooling chill plate | ||||
| Batteries | 36 CALB/Skyenergy SE-180AHA, 3.35 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 21600 wH | ||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Elcon PFC-3000W 3000w - totally silent. Very reliable. Charge to 126.6v | ||||
| Heater | 3 element PTC electric with blower. Good heat. | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | Elcon 300watt | ||||
| Instrumentation | TBS Expert Pro, Curtis 840, Voltmeter. Gas gauge operates from EVWorks Zeva2 and quite accurately shows battery state of charge. Original temperature gage displays controller chill plate temperature. | ||||
| Top Speed | 130 MPH (209 KPH) | ||||
| Acceleration | 0-60 in 11.2seconds | ||||
| Range | 80 Miles (128 Kilometers) Longest drive - 110 miles. | ||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 225 Wh/Mile | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||
| Curb Weight | 2,039 Pounds (926 Kilograms) | ||||
| Tires | Michelin Energy Saver | ||||
| Conversion Time | Six months | ||||
| Additional Features | Custom low profile adapter plate and coupler. Carbon Fiber rear battery boxes. Custom aluminum billet chill plate for Curtis controller with heat exchanger, pump, fill tank - braided stainless hoses and AN fittings. Custom contactor box. | ||||
| Videos of entire build at WebPage Owners manual with full specs and dynomometer data at WebPage | |||||
1957 Porsche 356A
“eSpeedster”
Last Updated 02-15-2011
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