Elio P4
Production version launching mid-2016
Elio Motors has announced plans to start work on a fifth
prototype of its ultra-economical three-wheeler.
Appropriately named P5, the petite vehicle will be powered
by a newly develop three-cylinder, 0.9-liter engine mated to an Aisin
multi-mode automated manual gearbox. Thanks to this hardware arrangement, the P5
has a targeted fuel economy of up to 84 mpg US (100 mpg UK or 2.8 liters / 100 km).
Elio
Motors plans to launch a production version about a year from now and will
carry a starting price of $8,600. Until then, a series of 26 prototypes (P5 through
P30) will be built for various tests and validation purposes. The road-going
car is being developed to "meet the highest safety standards" and will come
with three airbags, ABS, reinforced roll-cage frame and 50% bigger crush zones
compared to similar cars.
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