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| Posted: 11:07am 17 Sep 2007 |
Hi Rob,
Kerb weight before was measured at 1363 kg. Kerb weight after was measured at 1940 kg.
Original motor is something like 130 hp and the electric motor is rated at 100 hp at 144v.
There is also a difference is how this power is formed. The petrol engine peaks in hp at a particular rev range which is usually quite a narrow band. Electric motors have all torque at all rev range, 0 to 10,000 RPM. So while it appears to be under powered with extra weight, it still performs like a normal vehicle. If you would like a second opinion, ask Glenn. He has been for a test ride.
Trev @ drivebynature.com