Article: Vision becomes reality – Volkswagen’s “Formula XL1” - Most efficient car in the world

[phaeton]

You can view the page at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/cont...r-in-the-world

[Coaster]

That is a very interesting development of the L1, particularly with the seats side-by-side now. The integration of the drive-train is quite complex and elegant.

There is a plan to retail this type of vehicle in 2013, is that correct? We must be looking at close to a finished version now. I'd say it will cost a lot with the exotic materials and complex systems.

[Jarred]

0.02 l/100km. Yea, that sounds pretty good!

[gerhard]

I'm a bit surprised there is no solar panel integration. Having these to top up the batteries would surely enhance this vehicle.

Perhaps solar panels are just way too heavy?

That 2cyl TDI would be great in a bike as well.....

[phaeton]

There is a plan to retail this type of vehicle in 2013, is that correct? We must be looking at close to a finished version now. I'd say it will cost a lot with the exotic materials and complex systems.

Correct, if you note the interior is very production car ready.

0.02 l/100km. Yea, that sounds pretty good!

0.9L per 100km don't know where you got 0.02 l/100km.

[PassatB6]

Looks suspiciously like my old Citroen GS.

[jets]

Is that the rear view image in the door liner to replace the exterior mirror?

[PassatB6]

Is that the rear view image in the door liner to replace the exterior mirror?

Yeah, looks like a side view camera. Great idea. Cool looking vehicle apart from 'parts bin' headlight switch!

[graeme86]

Naturally, will never be sold here due to ADR requirements.

There's bound to be one covering rear view mirrors at least.

[thestu]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!