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Length 19.6 feet/5.98 meters
Width 78.7 inches/2.00 meters
Height 1.2 meters
Weight (without driver) 700 pounds
Top Speed 65 mph
Estimated Total Cost $83,000
Construction Time 18 months
Number of Wheels 4, 36 spoke, 20 inch
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 Composite beam frame with molded fiberglass body
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 940 Siemens
Peak Power Output 1,175 Watts
Array Manufacturer Encapsulation and Construction by Rose-Hulman students
Number of Batteries 7 (Delphi)
Battery Voltage 84 Volts max
Braking System Hydraulic disk