New 2009 VW 1 liter concept car

[MetroMPG]

Images from: VW Einliter-Auto L1 auf der IAA 2009 - Die Rückkehr des Einliter-VW - autobild.de







VW has updated its original 1L concept for the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.

• This one is supposedly good for 1.49 L / 100 km or 157.8 mpg (U.S.), compared to actually achieving about 0.89L /100km (~317mpg) in the original.

• The diesel's specs: 36 hp two-cylinder diesel, vs. a 1-cylinder 299cc and 6.3 kW / 8.5hp in the original.

• Weight is about 1,100 pounds / 499 kg vs. 290 kg (639 lb) in the original.

• No info on changes to Cd or A from this model to the previous one (which had a Cd of 0.159).

Let's update this thread as more info is released.

Source: VW Einliter-Auto L1 auf der IAA 2009 - Die Rückkehr des Einliter-VW - autobild.de , via ABG

[Daox]

I like it. Its not as fuel efficient, but it looks amazing IMO.

[MetroMPG]

That's a serious power increase. The new car has slightly more power/weight than a Geo Metro. The original 1L car would have accelerated far, far slower than a Metro.

Of course this is just a concept car. They'll never produce it - it'd be too expensive.

[Piwoslaw]

Another few 'upgrades' and autoshows, and they'll water it down enough to finally sell it. As a 17mpg SUV.

[dcb]

I wonder what it does on the skidpad?

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

Another few 'upgrades' and autoshows, and they'll water it down enough to finally sell it. As a 17mpg SUV.

Thanks for the laugh.

[MadisonMPG]

Originally Posted by dcb

I wonder what it does on the skidpad?

Do a barrel roll.

[Frank Lee]

V1 had quite a few exotic materials- V2 may have been developed as a more realistic potential product in terms of performance, manufacturability, and cost. Besides, if it were driven 12,000m/yr V2 would use 38 gallons more than V1- a reasonable trade-off.

[Ryland]

I remember reading about that early one and the safety cage that was built in and how the whole thing was a pretty sweet design, but they would have had to sell it for $17,000... and really, who spends that much on a car!

[robchalmers]

rumours at frankfurt of it going into production - hence the more 'realistic' figures

also announced E-Up for 2013