China's New VW "Little Car"

Loafer · 08-11-2015, 06:15 AM

Would you squeeze into one of these cars?

This post has been edited to include the post by Canuckrider.

CHINA'S NEW "LITTLE CAR" Aka "THE HIGHWAY SUPPOSITORY".

. via GBS

This is not a joke, they do sell for $600.00 and they won't be able to make them fast enough.

Here's a one seat car that will get you back and forth to work on the cheap.

This $600 Volkswagen's car gets 258 mpg, 109.687 km/l or 0.9 litre per 100 km!

This $600 car is not a toy; it will be ready for release in China next year.

The single seater aero car totes VW (Volkswagen) branding.

Volkswagen did a lot of very highly protected testing of this car in Germany; it was not announced until now where the car would make its first appearance.

The car was introduced at the VW stockholders' meeting as the most economical car in the world!

The initial objective of the prototype was to prove that 1 litre of fuel could deliver 100 kilometres of travel.

Its Spartan interior does not sacrifice safety; the impact and roll-over protection is comparable to a GT racing car.

The aero design proved essential to getting the desired result.

The body is 3.47 meters long and just 1.25 meters wide, and a little over a meter high. The prototype was made completely of carbon fibre and is not painted to save weight.

The power plant is a one cylinder diesel, positioned ahead of the rear axle and combined with an automatic shift controlled by a knob in the interior.

The Most Economic Car in the World will be on sale next year.

Better than Electric Car – 258 miles/gallon: IPO 2010 in Shanghai, a single-seat car, from conception to production, 3 years. The company is head-quartered in Hamburg, Germany. Will be selling for 4000 Yuan, equivalent to US$600.

Gas tank capacity = 1.7 gallons (6.4 Litres)
Speed = 62 – 74.6 Miles/hour (100 - 120 km per hour)
Fuel efficiency = 258 miles/gallon (0.9L per 100 km)
Travel distance with a full tank = 404 miles (650 km)
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Post from Canuckrider.

And now, for the rest of the story:

http://ebongeek.com/2011/11/09/is-vo...-car-in-china/

"We estimate that with conventional production methods it would most likely not be economically feasible to bring this vehicle to market for anything under $10,500 us dollars."

That's a far cry from $600

Another article with a $25K+ price tag quoted:

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...00-258-mpg-car

**ringadingh** · 08-11-2015, 07:59 AM

Great idea, I wish I could get something here like that, the complete car is less money than a brake job at the garage.

**HwyRider** · 08-11-2015, 08:41 AM

I'd buy one and then figure out how to increase the gas tank size and put a 1700 cc engine in it.

**BigRed** · 08-11-2015, 08:43 AM

I would actually get one of those to get around town.

dank · 08-11-2015, 10:42 AM

I hope they sell them here.

SnowPusher · 08-11-2015, 10:43 AM

This is another reason to point and laugh at Smart Car owners.

Vulcan Bill · 08-11-2015, 02:29 PM

How cool! Used for it's intended purpose I'd drive one.

duffy · 08-11-2015, 04:21 PM

I'd buy one just to have one.

radco · 08-11-2015, 05:14 PM

Now that is pretty cool . I wonder what would happen if you Fart in that car ?

would it blow up ?

**HwyRider** · 08-11-2015, 06:17 PM

You would die from asphyxiation.

SnowPusher · 08-11-2015, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HwyRider

You would die from asphyxiation.

Don't you mean ass-phyxiation?

**canuckrider** · 08-11-2015, 07:21 PM

And now, for the rest of the story:

http://ebongeek.com/2011/11/09/is-vo...-car-in-china/

"We estimate that with conventional production methods it would most likely not be economically feasible to bring this vehicle to market for anything under $10,500 us dollars."

That's a far cry from $600

Another article with a $25K+ price tag quoted:

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...00-258-mpg-car

**cnc** · 08-11-2015, 09:10 PM

Regardless of what price they can build and market it for in China, you sure won 't see it for anywhere near that price in North America even if they could satisfy strict safety regulations here. Having said that reasonably priced I'd buy one.

mick56 · 08-12-2015, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffy

I'd buy one just to have one.

That would hang off the back of your trailer nicely.

**schoeney** · 08-12-2015, 04:01 AM

Like many Chinese products it likely would not meet US regulations (safety and emission come to mind).

For $600 I would have bought one in a heartbeat, for 10k no thanks.

08-11-2015, 06:15 AM	#1
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	China's New VW "Little Car" Would you squeeze into one of these cars? This post has been edited to include the post by Canuckrider. CHINA'S NEW "LITTLE CAR" Aka "THE HIGHWAY SUPPOSITORY".. via GBS This is not a joke, they do sell for $600.00 and they won't be able to make them fast enough. Here's a one seat car that will get you back and forth to work on the cheap. This $600 Volkswagen's car gets 258 mpg, 109.687 km/l or 0.9 litre per 100 km! This $600 car is not a toy; it will be ready for release in China next year. The single seater aero car totes VW (Volkswagen) branding. Volkswagen did a lot of very highly protected testing of this car in Germany; it was not announced until now where the car would make its first appearance. The car was introduced at the VW stockholders' meeting as the most economical car in the world! The initial objective of the prototype was to prove that 1 litre of fuel could deliver 100 kilometres of travel. Its Spartan interior does not sacrifice safety; the impact and roll-over protection is comparable to a GT racing car. The aero design proved essential to getting the desired result. The body is 3.47 meters long and just 1.25 meters wide, and a little over a meter high. The prototype was made completely of carbon fibre and is not painted to save weight. The power plant is a one cylinder diesel, positioned ahead of the rear axle and combined with an automatic shift controlled by a knob in the interior. The Most Economic Car in the World will be on sale next year. Better than Electric Car – 258 miles/gallon: IPO 2010 in Shanghai, a single-seat car, from conception to production, 3 years. The company is head-quartered in Hamburg, Germany. Will be selling for 4000 Yuan, equivalent to US$600. Gas tank capacity = 1.7 gallons (6.4 Litres) Speed = 62 – 74.6 Miles/hour (100 - 120 km per hour) Fuel efficiency = 258 miles/gallon (0.9L per 100 km) Travel distance with a full tank = 404 miles (650 km) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post from Canuckrider. And now, for the rest of the story: http://ebongeek.com/2011/11/09/is-vo...-car-in-china/ "We estimate that with conventional production methods it would most likely not be economically feasible to bring this vehicle to market for anything under $10,500 us dollars." That's a far cry from $600 Another article with a $25K+ price tag quoted: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...00-258-mpg-car __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Loafer; 08-13-2015 at 06:09 AM.
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canuckrider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada Posts: 1,090	And now, for the rest of the story: http://ebongeek.com/2011/11/09/is-vo...-car-in-china/ "We estimate that with conventional production methods it would most likely not be economically feasible to bring this vehicle to market for anything under $10,500 us dollars." That's a far cry from $600 Another article with a $25K+ price tag quoted: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...00-258-mpg-car __________________ "Sun on my face, wind in my hair, sound of my bike in my ears and peace in my soul..." VBA Member #01514 2008 Nomad 1600, Blue & Silver Last edited by canuckrider; 08-11-2015 at 07:24 PM.
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cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Regardless of what price they can build and market it for in China, you sure won 't see it for anywhere near that price in North America even if they could satisfy strict safety regulations here. Having said that reasonably priced I'd buy one. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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