"Volkswagen 1 L" that can run 100 km with 1 liter of gasoline will be marketed in 2010

Germany·VolkswagenA fuel-efficient car "1 L" that can run 100 km with 1 liter of gasoline developed by the company will appear on the market in 2010. Safety is also secured after keeping the total weight of the car body to 290 kg, and it may be good news for those who absolutely need a car right now as gasoline prices are rising.

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1 L was developed in 2002, traveling about 230 km from the head office factory to the general meeting of shareholders of Hamburg at the general shareholders' meeting in April. Fuel consumption is about 2.1 liters, fuel consumption isIt was 0.89 liters per 100 kmThat's right.


Everything is thoroughly done to lighten the body weight, without paint paintCarbon fiberCovered in film, the frame is made of magnesium. The brakes are made of aluminum, the wheels are made of carbon fiber, and the hub is made of titanium to achieve a total car body weight of 290 kg. Due to further weight reduction and aerodynamics, there is no mirror to look behind, and instead seems to be able to see the situation with camera and liquid crystal.


There are 2 passengers. The capacity of the fuel tank is 1.7 gallons (about 7 liters), and if it is full it can run 400 miles (about 644 km). The maximum speed is 120 km / h, but if you jump too much, the fuel consumption will be worse.


This Volkswagen 's VW 1 L is expected to appear in a limited number in 2010.