Tango T600 Kit Specifications

Width:
39" — 5" narrower than a Honda Gold Wing, mirror to mirror.

Length:
8'6" — short enough to park perpendicularly to the curb.

Height:
64" — about the same height as a Tesla Model Y, and roughly 7 inches taller than a Toyota Camry or Tesla Model 3.

Ground Clearance:
4" — about ¾" less than a Porsche 911 Carrera, but the Tango’s extremely short front overhang gives it a much better approach angle than most cars, making it far less likely to scrape its nose on steep driveways or abrupt inclines. Its short wheelbase also provides an excellent breakover angle, while its 39" width makes potholes and other road obstacles easier to avoid.

Weight:
3,326 lbs. — about the same as a Volkswagen Vanagon, packed into a vehicle only 39" wide and 8'6" long. With far less side area exposed to crosswinds and much of its weight carried low in the battery pack, the Tango is more like a paperweight than a sail.

Weight Distribution:
43/57% front/rear — similar to the rear-biased layout of a Porsche 911. Under hard braking, weight transfers forward, but starting with 57% on the rear allows the rear tires to retain substantial braking traction, so all four brakes can be used effectively. Brake bias is matched to the Tango’s weight distribution. The rearward weight bias also provides exceptional acceleration traction: as the car accelerates, additional weight transfers onto the driven rear wheels, helping put the Tango’s enormous torque to the pavement with less wheelspin.

Battery:
1,000 Headway 10Ah 38120S Energy Cells. They are configured 10 in parallel, giving 100 amp-hours, and 100 in series, producing 320 volts nominal. The range is 100 miles at 70 mph on level freeway.

A 90 kWh pack using 18650 cells is under development, which should give an estimated range of 280 miles while retaining roughly the same acceleration.

Battery Weight:
1,299 lbs. including box and lead ballast.

Charging:

40-amp onboard charger operating from approximately 100–250 V AC. The Tango does not require a dedicated charging station: its NEMA 14-50 charging cord can be used with adapter pigtails for many common outlets, including a standard 120 V household outlet. Charging speed depends on the voltage and current available; 220–240 V service is substantially faster than a household outlet.

A J1772 adapter allows connection to most public Level 2 AC charging stations. Compatibility with DC fast-charging systems is under development.

Steering:

Rack and pinion with Cadillac CTS collapsible steering column and MOMO Corse steering wheel

Front Suspension:

Unequal-length A-arms with coil-over Carrera shocks.

Rear Suspension:

Trailing-arm rear suspension with coil-over Carrera shocks.

Controller:

Zilla Z2K motor controller, configured in the Tango for up to 2,000 amps at 300 volts — 600 kW, or approximately 805 hp.

Motors:

Two Advanced DC FB1-4001 9" motors, one driving each rear wheel, producing over 3,000 ft-lb of combined torque at low rpm. 8,000 rpm redline.

Transmission:

Two direct-drive gearboxes designed by Bert Transmission of St-Constant, Quebec, a leading manufacturer of dirt circle track race car transmissions. Ten ratios are available, from 2.92:1 to 5:1. The standard ratio is 3:1. The splined axles can be easily locked together with a center sleeve.

Hubs/Wheel Bearings:

As used on the Mazda Miata.

Wheels:

Konig alloy wheels: 14 x 6 front and 15 x 6.5 rear, with a 4 x 100 bolt pattern. A 16" rear wheel option is also available for use with a compatible Yokohama tire; 16" wheels do not fit the front.

Tires:

Toyo Proxes T1R: 195/45R14 front and 215/45R15 rear. A 215/40R16 tire can be used on the rear with the 16" x 7" wheel.

Brakes:

Mazda Miata calipers with Hawk HP Plus rear pads and Hawk HPS front pads. AP Racing master cylinder and Wilwood pedal assembly.

HVAC:

12,000 BTU Vintage Air air-conditioning system driven by a variable-speed AC motor for predictable climate control. 3,000 W electric heater for instant-on, powerful heat.

Seating:

Tandem Sparco custom bucket seats with attached 4-point aircraft-style harnesses. The rear passenger straddles the front seat and harness structure, which does not interfere with passenger knee room.

Storage:

With the rear seat installed, there is room for a passenger and a few bags of groceries. With the rear seat removed, the Tango can accommodate two very large suitcases and a large briefcase, even with the driver’s seat in the extended position. The rear seat and harness structure are removable through the rear hatch. Multiple compartments are provided for smaller items.

Headroom:

39" for both driver and passenger.

Trailer Hitch:

Accepts a standard 1.25" rear receiver hitch for towing small or low-profile trailers. The Tango has successfully towed a low-slung sailboat on a trailer for approximately 30 miles; wider or taller trailers may significantly reduce rear visibility

A front receiver hitch can also be used for maneuvering aircraft on the ground.

Range:

Approximately 100 miles at 70 mph on a relatively level freeway with Headway Energy Cells.

The 90 kWh 18650-cell pack under development is expected to provide approximately 280 miles of range.

Cost per Mile:

Electricity cost depends on local utility rates and driving conditions. The Tango typically consumes roughly 0.3–0.35 kWh per mile from the battery.
Real-World Example — October 19, 2026:
On a 78.6-mile round trip from Anza at 4,000 ft elevation to Temecula at approximately 1,010 ft and back, including four shopping stops, the Tango used 28.0 kWh measured at the wall, including charging losses. The route therefore included a descent and return climb of roughly 3,000 vertical feet. That equals 356 Wh per mile. At Anza’s commercial electricity rate of 24.4¢ per kWh, the cost was approximately 8.7¢ per mile. At that measured consumption, assuming approximately 38.4 kWh is drawn from the wall for a full recharge, the Tango would have about 108 miles of equivalent range under similar driving conditions. At an off-peak EV electricity rate roughly half as high, the energy cost would be about 4.4¢ per mile. For comparison, a gasoline car averaging 30 mpg with gasoline at $6.00 per gallon costs 20¢ per mile for fuel.

Acceleration:

0–60 mph in 3.2 seconds — quicker than the approximately $440,000 Porsche Carrera GT, one of the most celebrated supercars of its era. Interestingly, the Carrera GT’s 42/58 front/rear weight distribution is also almost identical to the Tango’s 43/57.

A quarter-mile time of 12.255 seconds at 106.86 mph was recorded on July 28, 2012, at Spokane County Raceway, with no special preparation to the car. The battery pack used for that run contained 640 Headway Power Cells and 360 Energy Cells.

Top Speed:

Approximately 150 mph (estimated). The T600 has not been tested for maximum speed. With 3:1 gearing and an 8,000 rpm motor redline, theoretical road speed is approximately 172 mph.

Note:
Performance will vary with vehicle weight, gearing, tires, battery configuration, road conditions, and state of charge. Acceleration figures assume suitable traction conditions, including a properly prepared drag strip where applicable.