Club Car DS Golf Car Golf Cart Specs (1990)

Among the key figures for the Club Car DS Golf Car Golf Cart (1990) are below-average overall width at 47.25 in. (120 cm) and typical overall height with canopy at 68.5 in. (174 cm). It also has electric battery terminal torque of 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m).
Specification profile

Golf Cart • 1990

Electric Battery Terminal Torque: 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque: 80 in-lb (9 N·m)Overall Width: 47.25 in. (120 cm)Overall Height With Canopy: 68.5 in. (174 cm)
110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)Electric Battery Terminal Torque
80 in-lb (9 N·m)Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque
47.25 in. (120 cm)Overall Width
68.5 in. (174 cm)Overall Height With Canopy
91.5 in. (232 cm)Overall Length
35-amp charging capacityGasoline Battery Charging Capacity
105-minute reserve capacityGasoline Battery Reserve Capacity
Automatic, variable-speed, dry typeGasoline Torque Converter
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Overall Length

Below average

91.5 in. (232 cm)
Low 91.2 in (232 cm)Typical 114 in (289 cm)High 154 in (391 cm)

Overall Length is below the typical figure.

Overall Width

Below average

47.25 in. (120 cm)
Low 45 in (114 cm)Typical 53.2 in (135 cm)High 80.3 in (204 cm)

Overall Width is below the typical figure.

Overall Height With Canopy

Average

68.5 in. (174 cm)
Low 67.5 in (171 cm)Typical 71.1 in (181 cm)High 78.5 in (199 cm)

Overall Height With Canopy is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Overall Length91.5 in. (232 cm)
Overall Height With Canopy68.5 in. (174 cm)
Overall Width47.25 in. (120 cm)

Torque

Published torque figures shown together.

Electric Battery Terminal Torque110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque80 in-lb (9 N·m)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Club Car
Model DS Golf Car
Category Golf Cart
Model year / production 1990
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Electric Battery Terminal Torque110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque80 in-lb (9 N·m)
Gasoline Torque ConverterAutomatic, variable-speed, dry type

Dimensions

Overall Length91.5 in. (232 cm)
Overall Width47.25 in. (120 cm)
Overall Height With Canopy68.5 in. (174 cm)

Capacity & weight

Gasoline Fuel SystemSide-draft carburetor with float bowl, fixed jets, fuel filters, and impulse fuel pump
Gasoline Battery Reserve Capacity105-minute reserve capacity
Gasoline Battery Charging Capacity35-amp charging capacity

Engine & drivetrain

Gasoline Engine4-cycle OHV, 286 cc, 9.5 maximum hp @ 3600 RPM, single-cylinder, air-cooled, with pressure lubrication system
Electric Drive MotorDirect drive, 48 volts DC, shunt-wound, 3.2 hp

Setup & fitment

Tires18 x 8.5 – 8 tubeless, 4 ply rated

Other specifications

BrakesDual rear wheel self-adjusting brakes with cast iron drums and single brake pedal with automatic-release park brake
SteeringSelf-adjusting rack and pinion
SuspensionFront and rear tapered mono-leaf springs with dual hydraulic shocks
Frame/chassisTwin I-Beam welded aluminum
Body MaterialArmorFlex front and rear body
Gasoline Battery Voltage12 volt
Electric ChargerAutomatic, 48-volt; UL and CSA listed
Gasoline TransaxleDouble reduction helical gear with 12.3:1 direct drive axle
Body FinishAutomotive-grade paint
Gasoline Battery Type12-volt, low maintenance battery
Electric BatteriesHigh capacity, deep cycle
Unitized TransaxleFully synchronized forward and reverse with neutral and reduced speed reverse; 11.8:1 forward and 17.1:1 reverse
Gasoline GovernorAutomatic ground-speed sensing, internally geared in unitized transaxle
Gasoline IgnitionTransistor electronic ignition with electronic RPM limiter
Electric Charger Supply15 amperes minimum per charger
Electric Battery Voltage48 volts DC
Gasoline Battery Rating500 cca at 0 °F (-17.8 °C), 650 at 32 °F (0 °C)
Electric Charger Extension CordThree-conductor No. 12 AWG or No. 14 SWG, no more than 12 feet (3.7 m)
Electric Charging LockoutVehicle control circuit is locked out while the charger is plugged in
Electric Onboard Storage ChargingAutomatically checks and recharges the batteries as necessary every 15 days

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