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VW’S NEW THREE-WHEELER
Volkswagen unveiled a three-wheeled motorcycle/car that will jump up to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds! This new concept, which VW claims will be released to the public next year, provides consumers with another way to save on fuel costs while driving something unique and sporty. The following press release describes this new vehicle.
In a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen presented the GX3—a completely new type of motorcycle. The GX3 was conceived by the Moonraker team and VW's Design Center in California, exclusively with the United States in mind, to bring an exciting idea to a fully functioning concept.
A motorcycle with VW features: Light, fast and environmentally friendly, the GX3 shows that conceptually it is much closer to a motorcycle than to a classic-type automobile. This two-seater Volkswagen is one of a kind—bold, young, and affordable. It opens a new driving dimension, turns even the daily commute to work into a small trip to freedom, allows you to cruise in the carpool lane, even if you're driving solo (the GX3 is a motorcycle, after all),and with its keen handling it opens up completely new horizons for recreational driving.
Amazing dynamics for less than $17,000: The GX3 will be driven by a VW 1.6-liter engine. The four-cylinder delivers 125 hp. The GX3 is a pure driving machine, a motorcycle with two seats positioned side-by-side. That's why you can find 125 hp and 112.5 ft-lbs in a mere 1,257 lbs Volkswagen. This results in a power-to-weight ratio of 10 lbs/hp. In just 5.7 seconds, the GX3 can reach a speed of 62.5 mph and the possible lateral acceleration reaches 1.25g—values typical of sheer performance cars but delivered from a vehicle under the $17,000 price range. No comparable sports machine in the world, however, can come even close to the low fuel consumption of the GX3: 46 mpg.
While talking with a representative from Volkswagen, it was confirmed that a production version of the GX3 will be available to the public in 2007. Does this new niche vehicle provide the specialty-equipment industry with an opportunity to provide performance parts and accessories?
Volkswagen unveiled a three-wheeled motorcycle/car that will jump up to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds! This new concept, which VW claims will be released to the public next year, provides consumers with another way to save on fuel costs while driving something unique and sporty. The following press release describes this new vehicle.
In a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen presented the GX3—a completely new type of motorcycle. The GX3 was conceived by the Moonraker team and VW's Design Center in California, exclusively with the United States in mind, to bring an exciting idea to a fully functioning concept.
A motorcycle with VW features: Light, fast and environmentally friendly, the GX3 shows that conceptually it is much closer to a motorcycle than to a classic-type automobile. This two-seater Volkswagen is one of a kind—bold, young, and affordable. It opens a new driving dimension, turns even the daily commute to work into a small trip to freedom, allows you to cruise in the carpool lane, even if you're driving solo (the GX3 is a motorcycle, after all),and with its keen handling it opens up completely new horizons for recreational driving.
Amazing dynamics for less than $17,000: The GX3 will be driven by a VW 1.6-liter engine. The four-cylinder delivers 125 hp. The GX3 is a pure driving machine, a motorcycle with two seats positioned side-by-side. That's why you can find 125 hp and 112.5 ft-lbs in a mere 1,257 lbs Volkswagen. This results in a power-to-weight ratio of 10 lbs/hp. In just 5.7 seconds, the GX3 can reach a speed of 62.5 mph and the possible lateral acceleration reaches 1.25g—values typical of sheer performance cars but delivered from a vehicle under the $17,000 price range. No comparable sports machine in the world, however, can come even close to the low fuel consumption of the GX3: 46 mpg.
While talking with a representative from Volkswagen, it was confirmed that a production version of the GX3 will be available to the public in 2007. Does this new niche vehicle provide the specialty-equipment industry with an opportunity to provide performance parts and accessories?
