230 Miles Per Gallon…from a VW?!
May 8, 2008 – 11:51 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Concepts
EcoGeek reports that VW will be selling the L1 concept by 2010.
So how much is the price of gas really killing you? For something that could get up to 230 miles per gallon, would you ditch two seats and storage space? How about having the single passenger sit behind the driver?
VW certainly hopes you will, as they claim they will begin production of the L1 concept in 2010.
Consumers will have to give up more than passengers and storage space though, as the car is expected to reach a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour. You may go far, but you won’t get there in any kind of a hurry.
But while many might mock the ‘lil L1, I actually find it fascinating. This is a unique effort to make an extremely specialized car, something that would be great for short range travel that notches (significantly) above a motorcycle. They’re practically creating a new market segment. If you live 20-30 miles from work, this would be a fantastic solution that saves both money and emissions. I wouldn’t be surprised if the L1 receives a very warm welcome in the U.S. market, especially if the green movement continues to gain strength. There could be a ton of neo-hippies rockin’ this thing. The catch, of course, would be cost and safety. If they price it correctly (say in the 7-9k range) VW could sell a ton of these.
Of course we’ll have to wait less than 2 years (isn’t that crazy?!) until 2010 to see for sure. What about you VB faithful? Would you rock one of these?
230 Miles Per Gallon…from a VW?!
May 8, 2008 – 11:51 am by Matt Radel
This car would Immediately take on the position as my daily driver!! I for one am really excited about this. Im really curious to see the specs on this car but im sure we will be waiting atleast another year for that to be released.
Ya, I would black market my left kidney (or right) to be first in line for one. I do not believe this will make it to market for a long time.
I just finished posting the PR from 2002 which includes all details about the 1-litre. Considering the times today, it was six years ago and would be ripe for a launch but the 1-litre is made on a magnesium frame and carbon fiber shell. It weighs in at 678lbs. There is your efficiency as well as $$$$$.
I believe the engineering from this might play a role in say an up!
Here’s the links. You can download the official PR in PDF too.
Volkswagen presents the world’s first 1-litre car
Volkswagen 1-litre car: Condensed high-tech perfection
Haha - is it a roller skate, or a spare-car for my Golf?
It’s a nice little thing, but I doubt it’d do any good here in the States. Too small, too practical (maybe?), and safety features (or lack there of) are going to restrain the 1L from the States. It also looks too low to the ground to be legalized in the States. Looks like it’ll get stuck going over a speed bump, and I don’t think it’ll be safe for the highway. Can you imagine driving this thing next to an 18-Wheeler? I know I’d need clean shorts afterwards.