Lady Penelope's Technical Specifications
Base Vehicle:	1959 Renault Dauphine
Curb Weight:	Approximately 2300 lbs.
Transmisison:	None
Top Speed:	Approximpately 55 mph on flat surface.
Acceleraton:	Never measured, feels comperable to VW Beetle
System Voltage:	Standard 12v DC system for powering wipers, headlights, signals, and horn. 72v DC traction system for powering main electric drive motor
Batteries:	1 12v Die-hard marine deep cycle for 12v system (in front) 12 US Battery US-145 6v, deep cycle "golf cart" batteries for the 72v system. 6 in front, 6 in rear.
Motor:	General Electric 7.1 HP (nominal) 20 HP (max) DC series electric.
Charger:	120v 1,5,10 or 15 amp adjustable charger (Charger wiring Diagram)
Controller:	7 position contact controller. Uses a series of relays to wire the pack as: 0v (Nutral) 18v, 4 strings in parallel (First "gear" Low) 18v, 4 strings field shunted (First "gear" High) 36v, 2 strings in prallel (Second "gear" Low) 36v, 2 strings field shunted (Second "gear" High) 72v, 1 string (Third "gear" Low) 72v, 1 string field shunted(Third "gear" High)
Electrical Instrumentation:	Voltmeter & Ammeter

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