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CYNTEK SPECTRE SC

Initially a design study to see what sort of range and performance could be squeezed from a compact electric vehicle, SPECTRE has evolved into a highly capable platform equaling or exceeding the performance and range provided by an equivalent diesel powered vehicle.



The SPECTRE platform consists of a compact electric skateboard developed by carn1vore, and brand new advanced control systems designed by mistercynical. The skateboard is adaptable to many different vehicle configurations, while the control system, developed specifically for electric cars, allows for total control over the batteries and vehicle performance. Combined, these systems allow for electric vehicles with range and driving characteristics on par with any diesel vehicle, blistering acceleration tailored to just within the limits of grip, along with stable performance and top speeds which will not degrade as the batteries are depleted. Our goal was to build a car which other than being silent, would be indistinguishable from a diesel powered vehicle. At least until you put it into sport mode...



Along with these performance goals, we also wanted a clean and intuitive driver interface, free from the clutter of any buttons or switches. Apart from the key, all the necessary controls are contained within the digital dash. Tapping the left screen will activate the lights, the middle screen toggles the speed units between metric and imperial, and the right screen adjusts between three drive modes: normal (---), sport, and eco. Normal mode allows for completing the Sawyer Isle Endurance race with around 25% charge remaining. A metric which I compare all my vehicles by, and numbers which are on par with most diesel powered vehicles I've built. In Eco mode, top speed and acceleration are reduced, while greatly increasing range. Sport mode dials the vehicle power up to just under the point of losing grip under acceleration, and launches the vehicle to 60 mph in two seconds. The standard 'WASD' control scheme you're used to from STATUS vehicles has also been improved. Holding the brake will bring the vehicle to a stop for as long as you like. If you would like to change direction, simply tap the brake again.

Additionally, the theme of clean, intuitive design continues outside to the charging port. The charging port and indicator will reveal itself when you approach the rear passenger side.





We really wanted to push the bounds and do something unique here, so there are a lot of edited blocks on this build. However, we only ever edit things for aesthetics. The performance of this car is all legit, and thanks to mistercynical. He is truly a master engineer, and has developed an incredibly nice control system, as well as guiding the overall aesthetic of these cars. I hope you like them, and if you have any suggestions or criticisms, we're definitely happy to hear them.

And as always, feel free to modify, share, and use these vehicles in your photos and videos, just please don't upload modified versions to the workshop.