Dina (now Coupe) Artwork from Brochure 
Reniassance Cars, Inc. of Palm Bay, Florida announced that the TROPICA Roadster will appear in dealer showrooms in late July of this year. Robert G. Beaumont, Chairman and CEO said, "I firmly believe the time for the electric car is now."
103 MILE RUN On April 13th of this year TROPICA ran 103 miles non-stop on a single charge at a federal government sanctioned one mile, oval test track in Cocoa, Florida. TROPICA ran for 3 hours and 53 minutes on the course which was designed to facilitate testing of armored vehicles and tanks built for the Pentagon. The average speed was 26.52 MPH.
NEW FACILITY ON-STREAM A 45,000 sq.ft. assembly complex was operational Monday May 2, 1994. Marshall A. Kett, Director of Operations indicated the plant is capable of producing up to 1,000 TROPICAS monthly. Kett was formerly General Manager of Donzi Boats, a high volume boat manufacturer in Florida.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TROPICA features an anti-theft key system, a quick connect/disconnect automatic and metered watering system and a built in battery charger weighing less than 10 pounds with retractable cord.
Over four million codes are provided in the electric "communicate and verify" key lock system which will remain tamper proof even if the key lock is physically destroyed.
The unique watering system eliminates battery cap removal and automatically meters the correct amount of distilled water to all 36 cells of the 72 volt power pak in less than one minute.
The ultra-light, on-board battery charger operates from any 110v AC circuit and replenishes the power pak's energy in six to eight hours via automatic termination electronics ending the charge cycle-while providing automatic charge maintenance.
Dina (now Coupe) Artwork from Brochure - Gif image - 329 Kb
Excita (now Dina) Artwork from Brochure
TROPIVAN - a multi-purpose van-like vehicle the same size as Excita with a top cover to protect commercial cargo during delivery...available late spring of 1995.
VENDORS/SUPPLIERS Component orders have been released to major suppliers, including Goodyear, Inland Fisher, Wagner Brake, Trojan Battery, Advanced DC Motor Corp. and Curtis Instruments. Chassis aluminum parts will be supplied by Kaiser Aluminum and Alcoa who have quoted Renaissance O.E.M. by poundage, thus insuring advantageous pricing and infinite availability.
INSURABLE IN 50 STATES Progressive Insurance Company, which is licensed in all 50 states, has assigned a favorable insurance rating to TROPICA while product liability is provided by Evanston Insurance with excess handled by Lexington Insurance, both A rated companies.
TWELVE LONG-LASTING,LEADBASED 6 VOLT BATTERIES power twin Advanced DC Motors in the sporty roadster for 60 to 80 miles with a top speed of sixty MPH. A 90 minute recharge can give a 100 mile daily range for about 96 cents of electricity or less, if off-peak power is utilized. The 2,000 pound vehicle is 156" long and 72" wide with a road clearance of 5.0".
CARRYINGA TENTATIVE M.S.RP. OF $10,895, TROPICA will come in five popular colors and will be sold through an existing network of established new car dealers in Florida. A Federal Tax Credit of 10% of the purchase price went into effect July 1, 1993.
DENNIS G. KAISER, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING said, "We have been receiving requests for TROPICAS from around the country. However, vehicles will initially be sold only through the company dealer network now in place in Florida." For customers out of state, Kaiser will accept a maximum $100 deposit, with delivery ultimately channeled through our expanded dealer network.
For more information contact Dennis G. Kaiser, Director of Marketing, Renaissance, Cars, Inc. 5205 Babcock Street, Suite 7, Palm Bay, Florida 32905 (407) 724-2284 or FAX (407) 724-5288
Photo of Roadster from Brochure - Gif image - 412 Kb
TROPICA LINEUP -- ROADSTER - a topless vehicle! EXCITA - a multi-purpose vehicle which is 18 inches longer than Roadster with several hundred pounds of carrying capacity in the enlarged rear section ... available late 1994 DINA - a fully closed vehicle with windshield wiper, washers and a recirculating air system. The top will be removable ... due early in 1995.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR TROPICA (R) BY RENAISSANCE CARS, INC.
Motor --- 2-72V Series Wound D.C.
Power Pack --- 12 6V H.D. Lead-based Batteries
Controller/Charger --- Solid State/Renaissance Design
Suspension - Front --- Independent Upper & Lower Control Arms, Coil/Over Shock, Anti-Rollbar
Suspension - Rear --- Independent Trailing Arms, Coil/Over Shock, Anti-Rollbar
Brakes --- 4 Wheel Disc/Zero Drag
Wheels --- 15 x 7 Aluminum Alloy
Tires --- Goodyear 205-55 R-15 Low Rolling Resistance 55 PSI
Body --- ABS Polymer - Impact Resistant
Chassis --- Aircraft Quality Aluminum - Central Spine Chassis
Speed --- 55 - 60 mph
Range --- 60 - 80 Miles Per Full Charge / Dependent on Temperature & Terrain
Daily Range --- 100 Miles Plus/ With 90 Minute Mid-Day Charge
Acceleration --- O to 30 mph 5.2 Seconds
Wheelbase --- 89"
Width --- 72"
Height --- 48"
Ground Clearance --- 5.0"
Leg Room --- 45"
Shoulder Room --- 59"
Overall Length --- 156"
Hip Room --- 2 x 24"
Weight --- 1960 lbs
Cargo Volume --- 8.6 Cubic Ft.
TROPICA (R) IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF RENAISSANCE CARS, INC. - COPYRIGHT 1992
Line Drawing of Roadster - Gif image - 23 Kb
Diagram of Ergonomic Layout from Brochure - Gif image - 6 Kb
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