Saturday, March 9, 2013

Volkswagen XL 1








The 111kmpl Volkswagen XL1
After working on the idea for over a decade, Volkswagen has revealed the near-production version of the XL1, a two-seat, plug-in diesel hybrid designed to be the world's most energy-efficient automobile. VW estimates the XL1 can get up to 111 kilometre per litre — although with a time to 100 kmph of 12.7 seconds, it won't get there quickly.

Year Make Model:  ---------------------------  2014 Volkswagen XL1
Vehicle type:   ----------------------------------- RWD 2dr 2-passenger coupe
Assembly location:  ----------------------------  Osnabruck, Germany
Configuration:   --------------------------------- Tranverse, midengine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type:  ------------------------------------ Two-cylinder turbodiesel
Displacement (cc/cu-in):   --------------------- 800/48.8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):   -------------------- 47
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): --------------------------   89
Fuel type:   --------------------------------------- Diesel
Hybrid type:   ------------------------------------ Series-parallel plug-in
Electric motor rating (kW):  ------------------  27
Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm):   ------- 68
Combined torque (lb-ft @ rpm):  ------------  103
Battery type:    -----------------------------------Lithium-ion
Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr):  ------------  5.5
Plug-in type (110v/220v):  ---------------------  110-volt
Plug-in driving range, mfr. claim (mi.):   ----- 31
Transmission type:   ------------------------------ Seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Suspension, front:   ------------------------- Independent, double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear:  ---------------------------  Independent, semi-trailing arm, coil springs
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.):  -----------  1,749
Length (in.):   --------------------------------- 153.1
Width (in.):   ------------------------------------- 65.6
Height (in.):   ----------------------------------- 45.3
Wheelbase (in.):   ----------------------------- 87.6