I had seen so many times as a concept to almost be weird about it as a production model. And is that Volkswagen will take the Geneva Motor Show the street version of the Volkswagen XL1 , the first series production model capable of consuming only 1 liter per 100.
For now Volkswagen has not provided any data, but we do know the important. The Volkswagen XL1 will have a length of 3.89 meters and a width of 1.67 meters. Most striking is its low height of only 1.16 meters, necessary to achieve lower wind resistance and thus also more favorable aerodynamics (a Cx has only 0.186). Through the use of a carbon fiber chassis, the final weight has dropped to 795 kg.
And under the hood? For the Volkswagen XL1 uses a mechanical hybrid that combines a combustion engine of 0.8 liter diesel, turbo and 48 horsepower (and a couple of 120 Nm) with an electric motor with 20 kW and 100 Nm. For transmission has resorted to double-clutch sequential gearbox with seven-speed DSG. The overall total power is 51 kW (69 hp), with maximum torque of 140 Nm.
In pure electric mode the lithium ion battery allows a range of 50 km and for recharging can be plugged into any household outlet. The total range counting the fuel tank is 550 km. According to the data reported, will be able to reach 160 km/h top speed and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11, 9 seconds. With regard to consumption, is estimated to be around 0.9 L/100.
Contrary to what is seen in the above concepts, the production Volkswagen XL1 has an interior designed for two occupants who are seated next to each other, not the passenger behind. Many details of the prototypes have been the series, such as cameras that replace side mirrors or doors opening on “gullwing”.
The Volkswagen XL1 has begun production at its plant in Osnabruck small series of 50 units. For the second half, with the start of the market, the factory will operate at a higher rate. It remains for us to know the price, but for the moment there is no data.
