Momentum V80 - The E1c Has Arrived!

[Rickb]

I compare the ELIO to my G1 Insight all the time. It is very similar, except 4 wheels instead of three..It ,the G1 weighs a little more, and is slightly smaller.
I know what to expect from the ELIO as far as performance, and I will be satisfied............for a while.

Patience is a virtue, use it.

Interesting. I understand that you have certain expectations from the Elio, but don't understand how you know for certain that you will be satisfied without a test drive. Did you have a comparison and know what to expect from the G1 Insight before you bought it? This is a serious question, because I currently have refundable reservation deposits on 3 concept vehicles. I have some expectations or wouldn't have placed a deposit. I have no idea if any or all 3 will meet or possibly exceed my expectation until after a test drive to test performance, handling, and check the fit and finish of the vehicles to determine whether or not I will officially make a purchase.

I've test driven a number of vehicles that appealed to me in terms of styling and affordability that were surprisingly disappointing after spending some time behind the wheel.

 

[airforceguy6]

Here we go again with 0-60 times
(Glad I saved these)
0-60 in 10.7 to 12
View attachment 11849

1973 Malibu SS with 350 11.6
Ford Cortina MKII GT (which everyone swore was a screaming little car) 12.0

Here's some other comparisons

http://www.zeroto60times.com/slowest-cars-0-60-mph-times/show/100/

But to rub it in

http://www.zeroto60times.com/fastest-cars-0-60-mph-times/

My 1994 Suzuki Swift got 11.5 0-60mph, so the Elio will be an upgrade! (in more ways than one)

 

[bowers baldwin]

My 1994 Suzuki Swift got 11.5 0-60mph, so the Elio will be an upgrade! (in more ways than one)

I had a Nissan Pulsar, 0-60 could be measured with a sundial, 13.6 seconds. That's not even a good quarter mile time.

 

[2barrel]

We used an hourglass to clock my 36 HP VW bust

 

[bowers baldwin]

We used an hourglass to clock my 36 HP VW bust

Ah, yes, VW glacier racing.

 

[Ty]

60 MPH in a Ferrari may not be as exciting as that same 60 MPH in a Miata... size DOES matter. The Elio, with it's long wheelbase and light weight, may be a lot of fun through the corners! Think about a slide in a corner in the Elio - you'll be able to see exactly what your front tires are up to.