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Old 08-30-2013, 09:36 AM   #62 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
When you consider that GM's streamlined 1993 EV-1 was 6-mph faster than a 450-bhp Dodge Viper coupe of 1996 you begin to appreciate what aero will do for velocity.
Great comparison.

So it's 137 hp verses 450 hp?


General Motors EV1 1996
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The propulsion system of the EV1 is based on a three phase alternating current induction motor integrated into a drive unit that contains a two stage gear reduction and differential. The propulsion power is 102 kW (137 hp) and torque measured at the motor is 150 Nm (110 lb-ft)@ 0 to 7.000 rpm
General Motors EV1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Electric motor 3-phase AC induction
electric motor with
IGBT power inverter
137 bhp (102 kW) at 7000 rpm
110 lb·ft (149 N·m) at 0–7000 rpm
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