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[James Sparks]

What could we say about this?

 

[Kuda]

What could we say about this?

Photoshop creativity............

 

[Craig]

Like I said in the other post, I would take this with a grain of salt. JMO
Just the weight of the trailer alone, probably equals the weight most members on here said they would be comfortable pulling.

 

[RogWild]

Just another example of 'Poor Journalism', and no research/confirmation!

 

[KN16]

What could we say about this?

IF it turns out you can tow with the Elio (with or without factory blessing) there's no way way 55hp will handle a trailer that big.

 

[2.ooohhh]

IF it turns out you can tow with the Elio (with or without factory blessing) there's no way way 55hp will handle a trailer that big.

All depends on the gearing, A '71 VW Westfalia only has 66hp, has no real aerodynamics and weighs around 3600lbs but they get around just fine.

 

[Ty]

All depends on the gearing, A '71 VW Westfalia only has 66hp, has no real aerodynamics and weighs around 3600lbs but they get around just fine.

Fair point, well made.

 

[Hog]

Keep an eye on Linked-In. Currently it lists 11 people as working at Elio Motors, almost all in Marketing functions, but I was glad to see there is one Manufacturing VP now showing up. As they begin gearing up, more people should be showing up in assembly and manufacturing positions, and that will be a sign things are getting closer.

 

[Craig]

Disclaimer: I know nothing, Nothinggg, but I will ask Saturday. I'm sure no one will tell tho.

 

[KN16]

All depends on the gearing, A '71 VW Westfalia only has 66hp, has no real aerodynamics and weighs around 3600lbs but they get around just fine.

Ever go 100MPH in a Westfalia? Ever get 84MPG? Elio is not going to be constructed to the standards this was.

The price will be <$7K. Do you think this will allow the factory to install a transmission that is twice what it needs to be to be the low cost commuter car it is marketed as?