Loremo - Ultra efficient 1.5L /100km

[DragonZealot]

We probably won't get this due to our higher safety standard on cars.

See info here (http://www.loremo.com/) .

http://www.loremo.com/img/loremoFrontpage_m.jpg

[Evil Techie]

wow

http://www.i4u.com/article5165.html

20 hp

how fast can u accelerate with that lol
it would have problems going up the hills i bet

but if it is designed with safety in mind, it might have a chance of making it here into Canada
lets cross our fingers

[DragonZealot]

Actually the GT version has a 0-100km in 9 sec which is not too bad.

http://www.loremo.com/daten_en.php

[FastFokker]

GT sounds pretty nice.

Runs on diesel
2.7L/100km Fuel Economy
800km Range
220km/h Top Speed
0-100km/h in 9secs
Only 470kg in mass
5speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive

15,000Euro = ~$20,500CAN

It's not that bad on the eyes either!

http://www.stuffmag.co.uk/NonProducts/236654715big.jpg

[ViperZ]

I am in!

[felix]

Wow, nice! Looks so futuristic. My kind of car.

[Evil Baby]

Maybe the 20HP car wouldn't be bad for somebody in Saskatchewan, wouldn't have to worry about them pesky hills :)

[FastFokker]

Maybe the 20HP car wouldn't be bad for somebody in Saskatchewan, wouldn't have to worry about them pesky hills :)Well the 20hp LS version does seem quite underpowered for many Canadian applications, but if you look at the GT model, it's quite nice!

50hp w/5gears will get you up a hill as the vehicle only weighs around 1000lbs.

The LS model just seems to be a long distance, constant speed cruiser.. it's a bit weak for constant acceleration in the city. The fact you can go 1300km on 20L of diesel makes it a great long distance runner.

[tsis3]

It definitely looks better than a smart car. :)

[joey3k]

imagine getting that thing serviced at a regular car place

[DragonZealot]

imagine getting that thing serviced at a regular car place
Mechanically there is nothing special about this car. It is a 2 or 3 cylinder turbo diesel engine and manual transmission similar to the Volkswagen here.

Mechanical service should not be a problem.

It uses carbon fiber panels extensively and is designed with extreme low CD to achieve the gas mileage.

Note there is no side doors. The front and the back flip up and you get in through there. It looks like the whole hood, dash, steering wheel and windshield flip up. So it might be a "steer-by-wire" design.

[RBK]

470kg?? Imagine that thing on the highway!! It would be so unstable!!

[ronny1980]

470kg?? Imagine that thing on the highway!! It would be so unstable!!

My thoughts exactly. Driving highway speeds a gush of wind would make you airborne.

[FastFokker]

My thoughts exactly. Driving highway speeds a gush of wind would make you airborne.That doesn't really make sense, does it?

What is it an airplane and at speed it flies above the ground? The wind affects surface area it's pushing on, thus affecting tractor trailers more so than low profile rather aerodynamic vehicles.

Why do motorcycles not go airborn when a gush of wind hits them, they're only like 150kg.

You probably only weigh ~175lbs, do you go airborn if a gush of wind hits you? No, because you're not an airplane. :lol:

[ronny1980]

That doesn't really make sense, does it?

What is it an airplane and at speed it flies above the ground? The wind affects surface area it's pushing on, thus affecting tractor trailers more so than low profile rather aerodynamic vehicles.

Why do motorcycles not go airborn when a gush of wind hits them, they're only like 150kg.

You probably only weigh ~175lbs, do you go airborn if a gush of wind hits you? No, because you're not an airplane. :lol:

I can't believe you took me literally.

All I was trying to say is the car would not be very stable driving at highway speeds on a windy day. Do you always have to make a debate out of everything?

[FastFokker]

But why do you say it would be unstable, I don't understand the theory behind that.

I'm not trying to debate, just trying to figure out what you guys mean if you're serious. :confused:

[DragonZealot]

It should be very stable at highway speed because of its streamline shape and low CD. Formula cars are very light as well but are very stable in high speed.

The aerodynamic plays a more important role in the stability of a moving object in high speed then the weight.

[FastFokker]

To add as well, the force from a race car actually increases it's weight force on the ground from that of remaining static. Take for example an indy/formula 1 vehicle, they actually say that if it could go inverted and maintain propulsion, the aerodynamic forces otherwise holding the vehicle down would actually keep the vehicle flying through the air.

To say this vehicle will be unstable at speeds simply based off it's static weight is completely unfounded and absurd. I'm all for hearing credible data on why it would be unstable, but weight has no bearing on stability.

I'm not trying to argue or debate on everything, but if when you guys start throwing out crazy physics like that, I must question it. :confused:

[grant]

Maybe the 20HP car wouldn't be bad for somebody in Saskatchewan, wouldn't have to worry about them pesky hills :)

20hp is fine for such a light vehicle. It just has to be geared correctly.

I drove a 25hp vw "thing" all over and didn't have any problems with hills.

[BuddyGuy]

Don't hold your breath:

"Unfortunately, you will have to wait until 2009 before you have the pleasure of possessing your own Loremo. Just send us your contact details and we will inform you about any important milestones on our way to series production. Because visions become reality! "

[aquariaguy]

To add as well, the force from a race car actually increases it's weight force on the ground from that of remaining static. Take for example an indy/formula 1 vehicle, they actually say that if it could go inverted and maintain propulsion, the aerodynamic forces otherwise holding the vehicle down would actually keep the vehicle flying through the air.

To say this vehicle will be unstable at speeds simply based off it's static weight is completely unfounded and absurd. I'm all for hearing credible data on why it would be unstable, but weight has no bearing on stability.

I'm not trying to argue or debate on everything, but if when you guys start throwing out crazy physics like that, I must question it. :confused:

The spoiler on an F1 car is what makes it NOT fly off the road. Without the spoiler........airborne!!

That's why its funny seeing those cars with 2" high spoilers blocking the whole damn back window or the spoilers that look so big that you can't even open the trunk. Some people gotta tone down the spoilers!!