Ferrari Mailing List: Re: [NFC] Amps draw for A8

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Martin wrote:

        I measured the actual amp draw on my GTI some years ago while 

trying to track down an electrical issue.  I believe it drew around 10 amps 

at idle.  I'd suspect a newer car, with more cylinders and more electronics 

would probably draw 15-20 or so at speed.

        Typical car batteries have 90-120 minutes of Reserve 

Capacity.  Reserve Capacity is number of minutes a fully charged battery at 

80deg F can supply 25 amps before dropping below 10.5 volts.  I'd think 

with three batteries and a car pulling around 25 amps, you have a good 

chance to make a 2.5 hour drive.

Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 270,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver.   (new work car)       210,000 miles

'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car)   654,000 miles <- Gone to a new 

home :(

http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff

Re: [NFC] Amps draw for A8	<– Date –> <– Thread –>
From: Todd Walke (racertodracertodd.com)
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:59:55 -0700 (PDT)