VW Confirms 1L Concept Will Become Reality in 2010

[kach22i]

VW Confirms 1L Concept Will Become Reality in 2010
http://carnuts.us/viewtopic.php?p=56365#56365


I'm ready.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

That thing would be pretty cool if it wasn't a 3-wheeler.

3-wheelers are kinda' ghey by default. Just give it a normal rear axle and you've got a pretty cool vehicle.

They had a prototype one at the LA Auto Show a few years ago that I really liked. From the front it looked fantastic - almost like an Arial Atom. The only thing I couldn't get over was how stupid the single-wheel back end looked.

[kach22i]

Looks like four wheels to me.
http://www.autocult.com.au/Image.aspx?id=4371


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car

The rear wheels are close together to allow a streamlined body. The drag coefficient (Cd) is 0.159,[2] compared to 0.30 for typical cars.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I stand corrected - that actually does look kinda' cool. In the other photo it looked like another "reverse trike" concept.

Hmmm. . . I'd actually consider one of those. Wonder if I can get PMOs on it.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Actually the more I read about this the cooler I think it is. I'd seriously get one of these if it's not too expensive.

[Gogar]

I wonder if I could slam a Hayabusa engine in there.

[VincentVega]

The engine is a 299 cc (18.2 in³) diesel producing just 6.3 kW (8.5 hp). It drives through a six-speed transmission that combines stick-shift mechanics, weight, and drive efficiency with automatic convenience and efficiency controls. The engine is switched off automatically during deceleration and stops. According to Volkswagen, fuel economy is 0.99 L per 100 km (238 mpg US, 285 mpg Imperial). A 6.5 L tank (1.7 US gallons), gives a driving range of 650 km (400 miles). If diesel were $3 a gallon, it would cost a little over $5 to travel 400 miles.

8.5hp?

I hear they started the 0-60 test and are havent finished yet.