| Length |
18.17 feet |
| Width |
6.56 feet |
| Height |
4 feet |
| Weight (without driver) |
580 pounds |
| Top Speed |
60 mph |
| Estimated Total Cost |
$50,000 |
| Construction Time |
Changes in specifications -
4 months |
| Number of Wheels |
Three (two in front, one in
rear ) |
| Type of Rims |
Front: Student-built
hubs are coupled with 26" x 1.2" Mavic PSP 281
aluminum rims and custom motorcycle spokes
Rear: Custom motorcycle spoked wheel using a 21"
x 1.85" aluminum rim |
| Chassis |
Graphite and aluminum honeycomb
composite monocoque. Driver
enters and exits through hinged array panel
|
| Motor System |
Unique Mobility DR 127s/CR 10-100
Transmission: A two-speed manual transmission custom
built by Dana Corp. (Spicer Axle Division)
|
| Number of
Solar Cells |
722 Siemens single crystal
terrestrial grade silicon cells (4.05" x 4.05") |
| Peak Power Output |
1,100 Watts @ 100 Volts |
| Array
Manufacturer |
Encapsulation and
Construction by Rose-Hulman students |
| Number of Batteries |
8 Sears Diehard Lead-Acid units wired
in series
|
| Battery Voltage |
96 Volts nominal, 103 Volts
peak |
| Braking
Systems |
Front: Hayes hydraulic disk
brakes
Rear: Cable-actuated drum
brake from a Honda XR-75 provides secondary braking
|
