| Owner | Manitou Springs High School |
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| Location | Manitou Springs, Colorado US map |
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| Vehicle | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | 4 speed manual (no clutch) |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C |
| Batteries | 9 Trojan 27TMH, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 108 Volts |
| Charger | Quickcharge industrial charger, 120 VAC input 6 Amp output (onboard) |
| Heater | hat, coat, and gloves |
| Instrumentation | a) Ammeter b) Voltmeter c) Curtis Battery Indicator |
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Curb Weight | 300 pounds over stock VW |
| Tires | front-195/60xR15 rear-195/75R15 |
| (Dennis Korth) high school, as of November 2002 almost 500 Drivers Ed. students have driven Sparky. We are sporting the tallest trophy at Manitou High School, for first place at a car show. Sparky has also received a clean air award from the city of Colorado Springs. We are the only school in the state with an electric car. | |
1973 VW "Bug"
“Sparky”
Last Updated 11-17-2002
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