GS450h 0-60 times?
- PatrcioEV-ATX
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GS450h 0-60 times?
Has anyone timed 0-60 runs using the GS450h transmission and inverter? I've just started test driving my build and I think I'm coming in around 7 seconds. Very unofficial, on new tires and Tesla batteries out of a Mercedes B250e. Also, I'm not using low gear at all at this point, only driving in high. I'm not shooting for a race car, and it's already MUCH quicker than this car was originally (1964 Rambler Classic with in-line 6 and 3spd auto), but I'm just curious what others are seeing.
Also, what are the max amps you're pulling?
Link to build photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ULZfjofe6FPvAF2k7
Also, what are the max amps you're pulling?
Link to build photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ULZfjofe6FPvAF2k7
1998 Ford ZX2 - DC EV conversion(sold) http://evalbum.com/2093
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
You really should create a build thread and link the photos there... the car is really beautifully done!
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
Beautiful car, absolutely deserves a build thread in projects!
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
What an awesome project - and what a transformation. Some serious hard work/skill there.
Do you know what the new weight is?
'google' says the Rambler was about - 2755 lbs | 1249.647 kg? - 'guessing' your new weight would be around 1400kg with driver and full tank of electrons?
this 0-60 calculator says you need around 170bhp to just dip below 7 seconds.
https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday ... calculator
Do you know what the new weight is?
'google' says the Rambler was about - 2755 lbs | 1249.647 kg? - 'guessing' your new weight would be around 1400kg with driver and full tank of electrons?
this 0-60 calculator says you need around 170bhp to just dip below 7 seconds.
https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday ... calculator
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
I have not weighed it yet, but your guess is right about where I was thinking it should end up. Even though it only had an inline 6, those old cast iron blocks were heavy.SuperV8 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:05 am What an awesome project - and what a transformation. Some serious hard work/skill there.
Do you know what the new weight is?
'google' says the Rambler was about - 2755 lbs | 1249.647 kg? - 'guessing' your new weight would be around 1400kg with driver and full tank of electrons?
this 0-60 calculator says you need around 170bhp to just dip below 7 seconds.
https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday ... calculator
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1998 Ford ZX2 - DC EV conversion(sold) http://evalbum.com/2093
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
- lsh3rd
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
I had forgotten about this, but someone posted the video in another thread... for comparative sake:
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
I had forgotten that one as well. His car is much smoother than mine. I need to work on the rear axle I installed. My esti-counting seems to confirm around 7 seconds for me as well.
1998 Ford ZX2 - DC EV conversion(sold) http://evalbum.com/2093
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
2012 Nissan Leaf (sold)
2016 Mercedes B250e (sold)
2023 Volvo C40
Current: 1964 Rambler Classic 660 w/ GS450h set up. 36kwh Tesla batteries from B250e.
https://www.instagram.com/rambler_660e/
- lsh3rd
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Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
As a Foxbody Mustang owner, I recognized your rear suspension design from a mile away! If you are using the mounts in the stock Ford location, maybe you could bolt in a '99-'04 Cobra IRS.PatrcioEV-ATX wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:56 pm I had forgotten that one as well. His car is much smoother than mine. I need to work on the rear axle I installed. My esti-counting seems to confirm around 7 seconds for me as well.
Re: GS450h 0-60 times?
viewtopic.php?f=14&p=53709#p53709PatrcioEV-ATX wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:16 pm I have not weighed it yet, but your guess is right about where I was thinking it should end up. Even though it only had an inline 6, those old cast iron blocks were heavy.
Damien's recent YT video:
Spoiler alert - his GS450 measured about 225hp.
Assuming the same 1400kg weight -225hp would get you down to just over 5 seconds 0-60 according to that calculator.