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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

Screaming 599cc inline-four, fully paddle-shifted.

0–60 mph
2.9s
Engine
599cc
Power
85 hp
Weight
479.6 lb
Powerplant
Yamaha R6
Downforce
70 lb

Engineering Highlights

Pneumatic paddle shifting Carbon-fiber body panels Aluminum uprights 599cc Yamaha R6 70 lb of downforce
Electric Vehicle

CT-17 EV

Instant torque from a custom-engineered HV pack.

0–60 mph
2.8s
Motor
Emrax 228
Power
107 hp
Weight
474.6 lb
Battery
440 cells
Custom PCBs
9

Engineering Highlights

Emrax 228 motor Drexler differential Custom LVCU controller 440-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
Weight479.6 lb474.6 lb
DrivetrainPneumatic paddle shiftDrexler differential
Signature techCarbon-fiber bodywork440-cell pack · 9 custom PCBs
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