Friday, February 4, 2011

Electric Racing Car Modification valued Rp 1.2 Billion modified by Sandi Pranata won contest

Jakarta - If you want to modify the car, do not half-hearted. That is the principle adopted by Sandi Pranata which modifies Honda Genio launched in 1992 into an electric car. Rp 1.2 billion fund he was willing to spend.




Judging from the looks, the car was named SKEV1 (previously written Aballs). It does look futuristic with the spirit of racing in the packing body made of carbon. It is Not only in terms of appearance, technology carried by this car was already so advanced.

"Initially I want to put racing engines like Evo or Fairlady. Just now I think, the other competitor must be a lot like that. So It is better for me, just looking for something new," he said.

Finally the choice fell on an electric motor type 3-Phase AC Induction motors capable of spewing out power to 52 hp with maximum torque reaching 156 Nm.

For the time to charge the battery only takes about 4 hours. After that, SKEV1 is also be tested to the streets with roaming coverage to 160 km.

"This is our cooperation with LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences). They are very good," said the man who used to be a model.

In addition to the primacy in the field of aerodynamics and sophistication of the speed, Sandi also revealed that the current range of accessories also adorn the cockpit SKEV1.

With a unique-shaped steering wheel and a row of LEDs and speakers surrounds the driver seat, it will give futuristic feel of a very thick felt.

"Mirror itself is disposable camera," he added.

Because of that, it is not surprising that this Sandi-owned car won the contest bringing modifications Autoblackthrough and various trophies and cash up to Rp 242 million.

"When viewed from cost spent, the cost is still much spent than the prize moneys obtained. But that was tolerable. What important it it trophy, "said Sandi.

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