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The CT-17 Program

CT-17 IC and CT-17 EV on track CT-17 EV (#103) & CT-17 IC (#61)
Internal Combustion

CT-17 IC

0–60 mph
2.9s
Engine
Yamaha R6
Power
85 hp
Weight
477 lb
Displacement
599 cc
Custom
Titanium exhaust

Engineering Highlights

Pneumatic paddle shifting 599cc Yamaha R6 6 Speed Gearbox Custom Dashboard
Electric Vehicle

CT-17 EV

0–60 mph
2.8s
Motor
Emrax 228
Power
107 hp
Weight
466 lb
Battery
415 volts
Total Wire Length
120 m

Engineering Highlights

Emrax 228 motor Custom LVCU controller 400-cell battery pack 9 custom PCBs
Head To Head

IC vs. EV

Same team, same shop, two completely different approaches to going fast.

Spec CT-17 IC CT-17 EV
Powertrain599cc Yamaha R6Emrax 228 electric
0–60 mph2.9 s2.8 s
Power85 hp107 hp
Weight477.1 lb466.1 lb
Drivetrain6 Speed1 Speed
Signature techPneumatic paddle shift400-cell pack
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