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New VW?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:03 pm
by rivi7777
This looks fun...
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/ ... 1647.shtml
Amazing dynamics for less than $ 17,000: The GX3 will be driven by a VW 1.6 liter engine. The four-cylinder delivers 92 kW / 125 hp. So far, so good. However, the GX3 is a pure driving machine, a motorcycle with two seats positioned side-by-side. And that’s why you can find 125 hp and 112.5 ft-lbs (152 Nm) in a mere 1,257 lbs (570 kg) Volkswagen. This results in a power-to- weight ratio of 10 lbs/hp 4.56 kg/PS). In just 5.7 seconds, the GX3 can reach a speed of 62.5 mph (100 km/h) and the possible lateral acceleration reaches 1.25g – values typical of sheer performance cars but delivered from a vehicle under the $17,000 price range. No comparable sports machine in the world, however, can come even close to the low fuel consumption of the GX3: 46 mpg. Fact is: a production counterpart of the GX3, could be on the market very soon. It all depends on the American driver’s feedback.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:28 am
by DJ Downunder
Nice...I'll take one thanks..
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:44 am
by riceburner
No comparable sports machine in the world, however, can come even close to the low fuel consumption of the GX3: 46 mpg.
A ZXR400 could do that - and probably be faster.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:09 pm
by gelbe Kulter
All this 3-wheeler has going for it is 1.25 Gs of cornering force - and that's where the fun is.
If it had a roof and a heater, it could replace a car in the garage, but as it is it replaces a bike. With this VW, I'm where Riceburner was on the Atom. Bad trade off. The Atom's performance might make it worth the trade, but there's still that price tag. I'll stick with bikes and cars with roofs.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:05 pm
by scottybooj
that Atom at 40,000 seemed like an absolute steal for dollar to performance ratio.
this is may even be better if they really keep it sub 20,000 US. imagine it with a turbo. cause those 4 banger vws do very nicely with some more gas rammed down their throats.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:19 pm
by DJ Downunder
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:57 pm
by scottybooj
what's the point of a three wheeler if you want to be sipping champagne whilst eating your caviar on toast points?
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:42 am
by DJ Downunder
