Volkswagen is German auto-maker company;its 1-Litre car looks cool for two persons to ride and costs only US $600.It is one of the world's most economical cars.The company is headquartered in Hamburg , Germany.Here is a collection of images of this amazing car:
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The purpose of developing this car was to develop a roadworthy fuel-efficient car that would consume only 1-Litre of fuel per 100Km.To achieve such fuel-economy, its body and other componets are made up of lightweight materials;its body is aerodynamically streamlined and engine and transmission are designed and tuned for
economy.It is a four-wheel,light-weight and two-seater car.
Key features of this car are:
Key features of this car are:
- The 1-litre car is powered by a one-cylinder diesel engine, centrally positioned in front of the rear axle and combined with an automated direct shift gearbox.
- Body : Its body is made up of carbon composites.
- Low Drag: Due to good aerodynamic design its drag co-efficient is small - 0.159
- It cruises at 100-120 Km/Hr with an unbelievable 0.99litre/100Km (258 miles/gallon).
- Better than Electric Car – 258 miles/gallon: IPO 2010 in Shanghai. This will beat all the low fuel consumption cars in the world.
- From conception to production: 3 years.
- Gas tank capacity = 1.7 gallons
- Travel distance with a full tank = 404 miles
- Speed : 62 – 74.6 Miles/hour
- Fuel efficiency : 258 miles/gallon
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