Donor Car Yellow Karmann Ghia
OwnerLeslie Grossman Frederick
LocationKnoxville, Tennessee US map
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Vehicle1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Golden Yellow, 12-12v gel-cell batteries, 4-speed manual transmission
TO BE FINISHED December 2008
Conversion by Electric Blue Motors, Flagstaff, AZ
MotorD&D Motor Systems, Inc. ES-31B
Drivetrain4-speed manual transmission
ControllerCurtis 1231C
Batteries12 MK Battery 12V Gelled Electrolyte Lead Acid 100AH, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger
To Be Determined
HeaterYes
DC/DC ConverterIota 12V 30A
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Interstate ready!
AccelerationWhiplash fast. Faster than my 280Z car ever dreamed of going.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
But not at 75 mph. Since this is my daily commuter car, I expect to get close to 50 at 35-40 mph.
Watt Hours/Mile220 Wh/Mile
Can reach 75 mph for interstate use; which reduces range.
EV Miles
Start:81,075 Miles (130,449 Kilometers)
Current:81,075 Miles (130,449 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults and (a) 8 bags of groceries or (b) our dog (back seat is too tiny for humans)
Curb Weight1,940 Pounds (881 Kilograms)
Pre-conversion weight. Will post updated weight when finished.
Tiressmall
Conversion Time6 months which includes suspension upgrade, rust removal, bodywork/restoration new body paint {Now it is deep RED] The restoration is what's taken so long.
Conversion CostDonor car $2,125
Conversion $ 15,000+
Restoration $ 18,000
Additional FeaturesWork in progress. Will upload photos when ready.
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