Transmission

The stock transmission from the Suzuki was reused to maintain the vehicle’s cohesiveness during the initial build phase as well as to provide a reverse gear.  A brushed steel adapter plate was custom machined to connect the transmission to the DC motor.

Specifications

Clutch Type: Dry, single disc
Transmission Type: 5 forward all synchromesh, 1 reverse
Final reduction ratio: 3.727
Gear ratios:
low 3.652
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.423
4th 1.000
5th 0.795
Reverse 3.466
Transfer gear ratios:
low range 2.268
high range 1.409