There’s good mileage — and then there’s astronomical mileage. The type where you scoff at hypermilers, laugh at ads trumpeting fuel ranges of 40-50MPG and smuggly calculate if next month, or the month after, will require a fill up.
Such is the case for VW’s “One Litre” concept that will be available in limited edition style for a 2010 run. The super-economical two-seater minimizes drag by utilizing cameras instead of mirrors, employing a tear-drop aerodynamic shape, and lightweight but strong carbonfibre. From the article,
“To offset the greater thirst of the bigger engine, the engineers are expected to fit VW’s complete mild hybrid kit which would permit intermittent zero-emissions, full-electric operation. But there are some gadgets, as you’d expect if you shelled out the best part of 30 grand for a VW. Basic safety kit will include ABS/ESP, a driver’s airbag, sequential motorbike-style transmission as well as LED head- and taillights.”
Yea, that’s right. In order to take this efficient beast out for a ride, it will cost you between $30,000-$40,000. No one said driving a car straight out of The Jetstons would be cheap. Check out the full details here.
