The P5: What Would You Change?

[Sethodine]

Well, according to the SEC schedule they are labeling the design freeze (aka "the absolute final version") with the designation "S1". But I'm not sure what the 'S' is supposed to stand for.
Other possible ideas:
PE-1
EM-1
E9L (0.9L engine, to differentiate it from future turbo/alt powertrain models)
E-321 (3 wheels, 2 seats, 1 door) or simply "321", pronounced "ThreeTwoOne".

 

[pistonboy]

I can assure you that exhaust wraps have been tried many times on aircraft and the entire system deteriorates at least 5 times faster than unwrapped systems.
I will NEVER sign off an inspection on an aircraft that has the exhaust wrapped.

Five times faster? I was going to wrap the section of exhaust pipe running directly beneath the oil pan in order to reduce heat radiating from the exhaust and heating up the oil.

I will have to rethink this.

 

[Muzhik]

The new Elios needs a designation to distinguish them from all the future Elios to follow.

So, two questions need to be answered. What do we call it and how do we mark it? I don't know if I like the name and design shown below but I hope it will get some of you thinking. Let's see if we can come up with a winner of a name. And please, try to resist the joke names, Elio Weeneo is not funny!

So I suppose "Bob" is out, too? Rats.

How about the Elio Onesie?

Or how about using the way gun manufacturers market rifles, with the year of the design/manufacture? So we'd have the Elio 2016.

 

[pistonboy]

Well, according to the SEC schedule they are labeling the design freeze (aka "the absolute final version") with the designation "S1". But I'm not sure what the 'S' is supposed to stand for.
Other possible ideas:
PE-1
EM-1
E9L (0.9L engine, to differentiate it from future turbo/alt powertrain models)
E-321 (3 wheels, 2 seats, 1 door) or simply "321", pronounced "ThreeTwoOne".

Perhaps the S stands for "STABLE"
What are some good names.

 

[pistonboy]

A while back on this thread I posted an image of a modification to the tail end to allow for a visible "ELIO" name plate. I got to thinking (always a dangerous thing) and it dawned on me.... What kind of Elio? Auto makers don't just produce Fords or Mazdas. They produce Ford Mustangs and Mazda B2500s. The new Elios needs a designation to distinguish them from all the future Elios to follow.

So, two questions need to be answered. What do we call it and how do we mark it? I don't know if I like the name and design shown below but I hope it will get some of you thinking. Let's see if we can come up with a winner of a name. And please, try to resist the joke names, Elio Weeneo is not funny!

ELIO PIONEER

 

[Muzhik]

ELIO PIONEER

Oooooh! I LIKE that!

 

[NSTG8R]

Well, according to the SEC schedule they are labeling the design freeze (aka "the absolute final version") with the designation "S1". But I'm not sure what the 'S' is supposed to stand for.
Other possible ideas:
PE-1
EM-1
E9L (0.9L engine, to differentiate it from future turbo/alt powertrain models)
E-321 (3 wheels, 2 seats, 1 door) or simply "321", pronounced "ThreeTwoOne".

Possibly 'Standardized' since everything built after it will be exactly like it?

 

[Trusting]

ELIO PIONEER

Kind of sounds like a pickup truck....

 

[Trusting]

That was fast! Let's keep the ideas coming in. I don't know anything about how the pros name cars, but I do think it is best to keep it short and "mean something". Also, the Elio already looks like a toy to some people so I would think it would be best to make it a serious designation. I would hate to see it named after some animal for instance.

Just hit 300 posts. Do I win a cigar or something?

 

[Trusting]

Well, according to the SEC schedule they are labeling the design freeze (aka "the absolute final version") with the designation "S1". But I'm not sure what the 'S' is supposed to stand for.
Other possible ideas:
PE-1
EM-1
E9L (0.9L engine, to differentiate it from future turbo/alt powertrain models)
E-321 (3 wheels, 2 seats, 1 door) or simply "321", pronounced "ThreeTwoOne".

Perhaps "S1" stands for series 1. Works for me.