Elio Motors currently has its first vehicle under development, a P5 three-wheeled model (two wheels in front, one in back). The vehicle is projected to have a highway fuel efficiency of up to 84 MPG on the highway and up to 49 MPG in the city. The US base price $6,800.
Elio uses a fuel-injected 0.9-liter three-cylinder engine, similar to a smaller version of Ford’s smallest EcoBoost engine, initially without the turbocharger. The front-wheel drive vehicle is rated at 55 horsepower, and 55 pound-feet of torque, and weighs only 1,228 pounds. Accelerated is 60 mph in 9.6 seconds. A possible turbocharged model will accelerate to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds.
The vehicle has three airbags.
The vehicle has an eight-gallon tank giving it a range estimated at over 600 miles.
Production models will include automatic transmission for an extra $1,000 or more. Cruise Control is standard.
The tandem seating has plenty of room for the two passengers and storage.
The vehicles is on display Saturday and Sunday, but no test drives are available for the public.
Woodfield Elio Display
Time: Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, 2016, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, at the west entrance between J.C. Penney and Nordstrom
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