Volkswagen XL1 will go into series production

Volkswagen will start serial production of the revolutionary XL1 with diesel-electric power plant, consuming about 0.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
The power plant consists of 800-CC two-cylinder diesel engine, outstanding l. C. power and a 37-horsepower electric motor. On wheels the power is transmitted through a seven-speed gearbox. One motor car can drive about 50 miles.


XL1 double, very compact, less Volkswagen Polo. Weight is 795 pounds, the body consists of carbon fiber and reinforced plastic. All components as easy as possible, even the thickness of the windshield just 3.2 mm, and finishes front panel - 1.4 millimeter. The drag coefficient of 0. 189, this indicator is better than the Prius, which States the number 0. 25.