Elio Motors, The Next Big Thing?!!...

[doclees]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

It will be available with either a 5 speed manual or automatic transmission.

Last fall they said no 5 speed but a tiptronic type auto unless you have a more current update on that. One tranny would keep the price down.

[NeilBlanchard]

Elio Motors: Ultra High Mileage Car

On the Why Elio/Specifications page, first tab, lower right:

[doclees]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

Elio Motors: Ultra High Mileage Car

On the Why Elio/Specifications page, first tab, lower right:

Best of my information is that that's old stuff. That being said I sure haven't seen a new engine or matching transmission of either type yet. I don't understand how they can claim 84 mpgs without either. I was told they had met the mileage specs with the old metro engine and transmission . Would like to see the data sheets on those tests.

[NeilBlanchard]

Well, if it is old info, they need to update their web site.

They are out touring with this new P4 vehicle (which is apparently a standard way to name this stage of development). It lacks thinks like some of the reflectors and marker lights.

[doviatt]

Time for me to subscribe to this thread. I barely missed the tour date for my area. Would have loved to see it in person.

[doclees]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

Well, if it is old info, they need to update their web site.

They are out touring with this new P4 vehicle (which is apparently a standard way to name this stage of development). It lacks thinks like some of the reflectors and marker lights.

Yes I agree about their web site. I had the joy of sitting the "P3". I want one. Now how to make it with a detachable roof for a quasi convertible.

[UltArc]

Originally Posted by doclees

Yes I agree about their web site. I had the joy of sitting the "P3". I want one. Now how to make it with a detachable roof for a quasi convertible.

Actually, I wonder about a glass/polycarbonate/removable roof piece. Keeping the frame solid, but making it like a giant sun/moon roof. That would be wicked.

Good idea!

[Superfuelgero]

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

...or, install a surplus WWII "Malcom" P-51 bubble canopy?

been done



1955 Messerschmitt KR200... er.. 2015 Elio bubbletop

[doclees]

Word from Eliomotors is that the new engine a transmission will be installed in a prototype for summer. MPG ratings are computer models and "very accurate".

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by doclees

Word from Eliomotors is that the new engine a transmission will be installed in a prototype for summer.

Oh boy ... more prototyping.

It's loremo all over again.

The - understandable - urge to make it better still, must take second place to the urge to get it to the market once you've got a feasible product.

Better is for the next product version.
Imagine if VW never introduced the Golf 1 for want of making it better ... do you thing they'd have ever built the current Golf 7