Car Specifications

Chassis Specifications or WVU Specifications

WVU'S VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

FUEL
Electricity

BATTERIES
336 VDC AGM Lead Acid

MOTOR
Three-phase, alternating current (AC) induction, electric

HORSE POWER

137HP @ 7000 RPM

MOTOR TORQUE

150 Nm (110 lb-ft) @ 0-7,000 rpm
 

DRIVE
Rear Wheel

WEIGHT
2765 lbs

LENGTH
163"

WIDTH
81"

WHEELBASE
115"

CAR MODEL
Formula Lightning

CHASSIS
Holden Enterprises, Phoenix, Arizona

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Front: 53% / Rear: 47%

TRANSMISSION
Hewland 4-Speed Transaxle

TIRES
Hoosier Rain Tires
Yokohama Electric Rain Tires

SUSPENSION
Outboard Coil Springs & Shocks

SWAY BARS
Front & Rear

STEERING
Rack & Pinion

BRAKES
Four Wheel Disk

 

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