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Phantom I
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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 monocoqueDriver 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