Chrysler ETV-1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler |
Production | 1979 |
Assembly | United States |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Body style | 2-door electric coupe |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 31 kW (41 hp) |
Transmission | ???-speed automatic |
Range | 112–193 km (70–120 mi) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm (98.0 in) [1] |
Length | 4,303 mm (169.4 in) [1] |
Width | 1,669 mm (65.7 in) [1] |
Height | 1,311 mm (51.6 in) [1] |
Curb weight | 1,778 kg (3,920 lb) [1] |
The Chrysler ETV-1 was a passenger car glider produced by Chrysler as a test bed for motor and drive controls. With a motor produced by General Electric, it was claimed to be the "first ground up modern day electric vehicle design." [2] [3]
Two vehicles were produced: ETV-1 and ETV-1-2. While the original is in private hands, the second is in the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. [4]
The ETV-1 uses one 30.5 kW (40.9 hp) separately excited electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chrysler's ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of 0 to 48 km/h (0 to 30 mph) in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph).
ETV-1 utilises a removable T-shaped battery pack. The battery pack has a total capacity of ??? kWh electric vehicle battery.[ clarification needed]