Its not a spelling mistake in the title, it really is 111 Km / Litre of mileage which the Volkswagen Concept car Volkswagen XL1 delivers with its special technologies. The Volkswagen XL1 concept show the way forward for extreme economic vehicles without taking away the fun of driving. With a plug in hybrid concept utilizing the fuel efficient TDI technology and DSG automatic transmission gearbox generating a maximum power of 48 PS from just 0.8 litre displacement makes it the world’s most efficient concept car in the world today.
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
The XL1 has extreme dimensions, a similar length as the Volkswagen Polo and the low profile of the Lamborghini and with winged doors which reminds of a high end sports car – a truly visual spectacle. The XL1 prototype only weighs 795 kg. 225 kg is the weight of the entire drive unit, 153 kg the running gear, 80 kg for the equipment including the two bucket seats – which leaves only 230 kg as the weight of the body. It is not only lightweight but also very safe due to the high strength monocoque along the lines of Formula 1 cars with a difference being that this safety capsule is located on top.
Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car Exclusive Pictures From Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
image – Volkswagen XL1 Concept At Auto Expo 2012
Specifications and Key Parameters of Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car
Key specifications and facts about the VX XL1 Concept include:
- Construction Method: CFR monocoque and add-on parts
- Dimensions: 3,888 mm length, 1,665 mm width, 1,156 mm height
- Wheelbase: 2,224 m
- Type: Plug-in hybrid, rear wheel drive
- Internal combustion engine: TDI, 2 cylinder, 800 cubic cm,
- 35 kw/ 48 PS, 120 Nm
- Electric Motor: 20 KW / 27 PS, 100 Nm
- Gearbox: 7 speed DSG
- Battery: Lithium – ion
- Emission class: Euro 6
- Kerb Weight: 795 Kg
- Max Speed : 160 km/h (electronically limited)
- 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
- Fuel Consumption: 0.9 l/ 100 km
- CO2 emissions: 24g/km
- Range: E-drive 35 km
- Range: TDI+E-drive approx. 550 km (10 litre fuel tank)
Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car Official Video
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