Description
High Speed & Torque Electric Golf Cart Motor for 36V–48V Club Car Series Carts
Looking for more speed from your Club Car Series golf cart? This high speed and torque electric golf cart motor, part number 170-016-0002, is designed for compatible 36V and 48V Club Car Series carts using the 10-tooth Club Car differential spline.
This motor is a strong choice for street-style carts, community cruising, and mostly flat terrain where top-end speed is the priority. It delivers approximately 10% more torque than stock, with the potential for stronger torque gains when paired with a compatible 500 amp controller.
This motor is best suited for:
- 36V or 48V Club Car Series golf carts
- Street-style and neighborhood cruising carts
- Mostly flat terrain
- Customers wanting more top-end speed
- Carts with healthy batteries and properly functioning electrical systems
- Builds where speed is the main goal, but a mild torque boost is still helpful
This is not the best choice if your main priority is steep hills, towing, heavy utility use, hunting/off-road builds, or oversized tires. For those applications, a dedicated high-torque motor or matched motor/controller package may be the better recommendation.
Performance Expectations
This is a high speed and torque performance motor for compatible Club Car Series carts. It is designed to increase top-end speed while still offering a mild torque improvement over stock.
Expected performance:
- Approximate top speed: Around 23 MPH
- Performance style: Speed-focused with mild torque improvement
- Speed enhancement: Approx. 70% over standard factory speed
- Torque enhancement: Approx. 10% over stock
- Torque enhancement with compatible 500 amp controller: Approx. 40%
- Motor RPM: 5300 RPM
- Peak HP: 10.1 HP
Actual performance can vary based on battery condition, tire size, tire pressure, controller setup, terrain, passenger weight, gear ratio, and overall cart condition. Standard factory speeds are often around 12–14 MPH, so results depend heavily on the full cart setup.
Designed for:
- 36V Club Car electric golf carts with Series motors
- 48V Club Car electric golf carts with Series motors
- Club Car Series carts using the 10-tooth Club Car differential spline
Does Not Fit
This motor is not for Regen models.
If your Club Car has a regen-style electrical system, this is not the correct motor. Please confirm whether your cart is Series or Regen before ordering.
Key Features
- High speed and torque performance motor
- Designed for compatible 36V–48V Club Car Series carts
- Approx. 23 MPH top-speed potential depending on setup
- Approx. 10% more torque than stock
- Up to approx. 40% more torque with compatible 500 amp controller
- Fits 10-tooth Club Car differential spline applications
- Great for street carts and community cruising
- Class H insulation / thermal rating
- Made in the USA
- Approximate motor weight: 54 lbs
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: D&D Motor Systems
- Part Number: 170-016-0002
- Voltage Rating: 24V–48V
- Recommended Application: 36V–48V Club Car Series carts
- Performance Type: High Speed & Torque
- Approximate Top Speed: 23 MPH
- Speed Enhancement: Approx. 70%
- Torque Enhancement: Approx. 10%
- Torque Enhancement with 500 Amp Controller: Approx. 40%
- Motor RPM: 5300 RPM
- Peak HP: 10.1 HP
- Insulation Rating: Class H
- Spline Type: Internal spline
- Spline Count: 10-tooth
- Motor Weight: Approximately 54 lbs
- Performance Spec: 25 / K-254 / CCW-5
- Power Cable Securing Top Nut Torque Spec: 110 in-lbs max
- Terminals: A1, A2, S1, S2
- Made in: USA
Before You Order
Golf cart motor compatibility depends on more than brand and voltage. Before ordering, please verify:
- Your cart is a Club Car
- Your cart is a 36V or 48V electric model
- Your cart uses a Series motor system
- Your cart is not a Regen model
- Your cart uses the correct 10-tooth Club Car differential spline
- Your batteries, controller, solenoid, cables, and wiring are in good working condition
If you are not sure which motor your cart needs, contact us before ordering. Photos of your motor, controller area, battery setup, and serial number can help us confirm the correct motor for your cart.
Important Performance Notes
This motor is built for speed-focused Club Car Series applications. It is a great fit for flat-ground cruising, street carts, and community driving, but it is not the best option for every build.
Choose a different setup if your cart is primarily used for:
- Steep hills
- Heavy loads
- Oversized tires
- Towing
- Hunting or off-road use
- Frequent stop-and-go driving with heavy passengers
For those applications, a high-torque motor or complete motor/controller package is usually the better fit.
Shipping Note
Motors typically ship within 5–10 business days from the manufacturer.
Shipping times may vary based on manufacturer availability, production schedules, and order volume.
