Volkswagen will launch the 1L/100 km model in 2010
Volkswagen is preparing a huge bomb in the next two years.They are going to launch a series model that will consume 1 liter for 100km.The German producer presented in 2002 a concept that will consume 1 liter of fuel for 100km,and since than it was planed that the series model to launch in 2012
Acording to the latest rumors,the VW engineers are ahead schedule with this project,also helped by the price drop of carbon fiber in the last years.
The carbon fiber structure of the Volkswagen vehicle and the unique design are the main arguments for obtaining a model with such low fuel demands.For obtaining the same performances with the previous model,Volkswagen has to keep the design and streamlined shape,meaning that the series model will have a small width,of 1.25m and a friction force of only 0.159.The motorization will be very economic,most likely a small 2 cylinders diesel engine,build out of aluminum for a low weight.
Even if the power of the engine will be very small,thanks to the streamline,the car will be able to reach a top speed of 120Km/h.The series model will have security systems witch will lead to a higher weight.Considering these extra systems the future model woun`t be able to consume 1liter /100km but,no doubt,it will be the most economic car in the world.
