It’s not all that often that you come across something truly new and cool, but for me, this is one of those times. There’s not much information that I can find on this reverse trike concept, which was built at the Volkswagen Design Center in California, but from what I can see, it’s definitely something I’d want to drive.
This trike acheives a fantastic 10hp/lb power-to-weight ratio by attaching a 125 hp, 113 ft-lbs 1.6 liter engine to an incredible like and nimble 1200 pound frame. The 6-speed can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds and tops out at 125 mph (which could be better, but I imagine the aerodynamics on this thing aren’t all that hot).
Perhaps the coolest things about this trike is that is also promises 47 mpg and VW offered to sell it for just $17,000. A little bit more than your average economy car, but for that mix of fuel efficiency, power, and handling I would be very interested. When it was originally show at the LA Auto Show a few years back, VW said it might come out as soon as 2007, so obviously it’s a little behind, but we might still see it yet.
More photos:
Source: Reverse Trike Club
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1 Slinky six // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:24 am
That thing needs some machine guns!
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3 Dave // Apr 26, 2008 at 8:26 am
This is a old VW concept from 2006 called the “GX3″. VW did look at what it would take to produce this Motorcycle for a bit but decided it wasn’t worth it to do all the retooling, possible alienation of VW target market and safety issues/law suits . Yes this is motorcycle anything will less the 4 wheels is a motorcycle and would require a motorcycle license to drive. Sorry but VW already decided that they weren’t going to make it… another company also looked at buying this concept from VW and producing it themselves but they also gave up. So this idea while being fast, sipping gas and looking really cool is dead at this time.
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6 J.D. // May 26, 2008 at 9:06 am
I’ d buy one today! That is if it’s street legal?
7 Ted // Jun 13, 2008 at 8:01 am
I was at the Hooters swimsuit state finals last night and I saw one of these in person actually. I didn’t know what it was at first, but after finding this post (yea a few months after it was posted). This is definitely what it was.
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