The E-Z-GO EX1 is a first-of-its-kind petrol engine built for golf carts and not simply a repurposed industrial engine amde to fit this application. Yes, this 11.5 hp (8.6 kW) J1995 Standard engine was purpose-built for golf carts and this is clear when comparing the EX1 features against its major competitors in the market. This engine most definitely raises the bar as far as performance, fuel efficiency and ride comfort go.