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General Specifications

Type: Parallel Hybrid-electric Sports Car
Model: L3
Peak Power: 250 HP (combined)
Acceleration: 0-60 MPH < 7 Seconds
Fuel Economy: 80 MPG est
Maximum Range: 400 Miles est. (5 gal)
Dry Weight: 2,850 lbs est.
Weight Distribution: 45% F, 55% R
Dimensions: L 168”, W 78”, H 66”
Footprint: Wheel Base: 96”, Track: 60”
Ground Clearance: 5”  

 

Controls and Instrumentation

Dash Instruments: LabVIEW Virtual LCD Dash
System Monitoring: LabVIEW
Power Control: LabVIEW Multi-optimizing
Transmission Control: Domino
APU Control: VW/Bosch Mototronic
Motor Control: AC Propulsion PEU

 

Transaxle

Type: Electrically-shifted two speed
Weight: 220 lbs
Modes: Rolling Regeneration, Motor only,
Diesel only,
Combined, Starterless,

Electric Drive System

Manufacturer: AC Propulsions
Motor Type: AC Induction
Model: AC-150
Peak Power: 200 hp
Peak Torque: 165 ft-LB (0 to 5000 rpm)
Peak Current: 520 A
Voltage: 336 V nominal
Efficiency: 91% Peak (40 hp, 8500 rpm

 

Chassis

Type: Torque Box and Space-frame
Frame Construction: Carbon and Chromoly Steel
Battery Box Construction: Graphite/Epoxy Torsion Box
Weight: 200 lb.

 

Auxiliary Power Unit

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Type: Diesel ICE
Model: 1.2 Liter TDI (1998)
Peak Power: 60 hp
Fuel: Low-Sulfur or Bio-Diesel
Fuel economy: 80 MPG (European DC)

   
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