The Club Car DS Golf Cars Gasoline and Electric Golf Cart (1990) is characterised by 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 overall height at steering wheel of 48 in. (122 cm).
Specification profile
Golf Cart • 1990
Overall Width: 47.25 in. (120 cm)Overall Height at Steering Wheel: 48 in. (122 cm)Overall Height With Canopy: 68.5 in. (174 cm)Overall Length: 91.5 in. (232 cm)
47.25 in. (120 cm)Overall Width
48 in. (122 cm)Overall Height at Steering Wheel
68.5 in. (174 cm)Overall Height With Canopy
91.5 in. (232 cm)Overall Length
500 CCA at 0 °F (-17.8 °C), 650 CCA at 32 °F (0 °C), 105-minute reserve capacityGasoline Battery Capacity
35 ampsGasoline Battery Charging Capacity
2Standard Seating Capacity
12-15 mph (19-24 km/h)Forward Speed
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.
Ground Clearance
Low
4.5 in. (11 cm)
Low 3.3 in (8.38 cm)Typical 6.34 in (16.1 cm)High 9 in (22.9 cm)
Ground Clearance is well 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.
Wheelbase
Below average
65.5 in. (166 cm)
Low 65.5 in (166 cm)Typical 76.8 in (195 cm)High 114 in (290 cm)
Wheelbase is below the typical figure.
Overall Height at Steering Wheel
Average
48 in. (122 cm)
Low 47.3 in (120 cm)Typical 49.8 in (126 cm)High 62.6 in (159 cm)
Overall Height at Steering Wheel is close to the typical figure.
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Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Club Car |
|---|---|
| Model | DS Golf Cars Gasoline and Electric |
| Category | Golf Cart |
| Model year / production | 1990 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Forward Speed12-15 mph (19-24 km/h)
Torque ConverterAutomatic, variable-speed, dry type
Dimensions
Overall Length91.5 in. (232 cm)
Overall Width47.25 in. (120 cm)
Ground Clearance4.5 in. (11 cm)
Overall Height With Canopy68.5 in. (174 cm)
Wheelbase65.5 in. (166 cm)
Overall Height at Steering Wheel48 in. (122 cm)
Curb Clearance Circle17 ft. 6 in. (533 cm) diameter
Capacity & weight
Fuel SystemSide-draft carburetor with float bowl, fixed jets, fuel filters, and impulse fuel pump
Standard Seating Capacity2
Gasoline Battery Charging Capacity35 amps
Gasoline Battery Capacity500 CCA at 0 °F (-17.8 °C), 650 CCA at 32 °F (0 °C), 105-minute reserve capacity
Engine & drivetrain
Drive MotorDirect drive, 48 volts DC, shunt-wound, 3.2 hp
Engine4-cycle OHV, 286 cc, 9.0 hp rated, single-cylinder, air-cooled, with pressure lubrication system
Setup & fitment
Tires18 x 8.5-8 tubeless, 4 ply rated
Other specifications
IgnitionTransistor electronic ignition with electronic RPM limiter
BrakesDual rear wheel self-adjusting brakes with cast iron drums and single brake pedal with automatic-release park brake
SteeringSelf-adjusting rack and pinion
TransaxleDouble reduction helical gear with 12.3:1 direct drive axle
Electrical System48 volts DC, reduced speed reverse
SuspensionFront and rear tapered mono-leaf springs with dual hydraulic shocks
Front Wheel Tread34.5 in. (88 cm)
Rear Wheel Tread38.5 in. (98 cm)
Charger CircuitDedicated 15- or 20-ampere separately protected single-phase branch circuit
GovernorAutomatic ground-speed sensing, internally geared in unitized transaxle
Charger Extension CordThree-wire No. 12 AWG or No. 14 SWG; no more than 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Hydrogen Limit During ChargingMust never exceed 2% of the air
Braking Distance14 ft. (427 cm) at 12 mph (19 km/h)
Frame and ChassisTwin I-Beam welded aluminum
Gasoline Battery Voltage12 volts
Electric ChargerAutomatic, 48-volt; UL and CSA listed
Front and Rear BodyArmorFlex
Body FinishMatched paint finish over molded-in color
Unitized TransaxleFully synchronized forward and reverse with neutral and reduced speed reverse; 11.8:1 forward, 17.1:1 reverse
Electric BatteryHigh capacity, deep cycle, Trojan PowerDrive 8-volt, 117 min. capacity
Charger Supply Requirement10 amperes minimum per charger
Charger OutletProperly grounded, three-wire outlet of the proper voltage and frequency
Electric Battery Charge Storage IntervalAutomatically checks and recharges the batteries as necessary every 15 days
Electric Battery Initial-use LimitRestrict vehicles with new batteries to 36 holes of use between charges in the first two months