A concept car designed by Volkswagen, the Volkswagen 1L, is an innovative vehicle which is designed to be highly efficient in fuel consumption. The 1L, or 1 litre, is named after its task of running for a total of one hundred kilometres whilst using just one litre of fuel. In another unit of comparison this is; 235 miles per 1 US gallon of fuel. The car is a two seater, with the two seats being linear, i.e. in tandem, opposed to being side by side, like in the majority of cars to date. The Volkswagen 1L is designed to be road worthy and practical as an everyday car, yet extremely efficient to reduce fuel consumption.
The immense efficiency of the car is achieved by a mixture of lightweight components and panelling, highly efficient parts, optimal use of car space, and great aerodynamics. Having seats which are linear, instead of side by side, result in a thinner car with less drag. Drag reduction and aerodynamics are further enhanced by the absence of side mirrors, and a sleek back end design which is minus a viewable back window. The issue of visibility and safety is answered with the use of high end camera and displays which show all round views to the driver. The thinner shape, due to the seating configuration, allows for the rear wheels to be positioned closer together, creating a highly efficient streamlined body.
The aerodynamic body of the Volkswagen 1L is unpainted carbon fibre. The frame of the car is magnesium alloy, with all components being made with weight in mind. The overall weight of the car is just less than three hundred kilograms, around six hundred and forty pounds.
The concept car is fitted with a zero point three litre engine, which uses diesel to output eight break horsepower. The efficiency of the car is enhanced by an automatic six speed transmission, whilst the driver only has control over three options; neutral, drive forward, and reverse. The car is designed with safety in mind, equipped with crumple zones and rolling protection.
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