Solectria 3

Project Information:

Solectria 3 was the first solar car built by an American University.

Races:

Solectria 3:

1986 Swiss Tour de Sol: only US entry

Specifications

Length: 10 ft.
Width: 4.5 ft
Height: 2.2 ft
Weight: 240 lbs
Solar Array: 375 W, Solectron
Batteries: Lead Acid, 2400 Whrs
Motor: DC 28V, 2HP
Controls: series-parallel switch
Chassis: Aluminum
Body: Mylar over tubes
Wheels: 3: 2 front, 1 rear
Top Speed: 60 mph
Cruising Speed: 40 mph