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[bird]

This is the last measurements I saw on line. May change though with new prototype.
I also had a VW Bug in the late 60s. The Elio will be a pleasure.

Overall Length: 160.5″
Overall Height: 54.2″

Front Wheel Track: 66.8″
(center rim to center rim)

Wheelbase: 110″
(center of front wheels to center of rear wheel)

 

[Jayne Shelby]

Not having seen one I person, from the measurements it's not going to be too small to be seen. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

[RickDeckard]

New P4 is going to be slightly different. .... You also know that they designed it to be flat towable?

 

[Jayne Shelby]

I have mixed feeling about the latest design. While I really don't mind the new position of the head lamps I am disappointed with the new fenders and coil springs. Both caused the Elio to loose some of it's hotrod look. Any word on the use of LED lighting for the turn signals, brake lights and possible head lamps? Sure would be cool if they were used.

 

[stevecaz]

I have mixed feelings too. Besides the headlights, I hope the design is not to far off the silver Elio.

 

[Okuma]

I have mixed feelings too. Besides the headlights, I hope the design is not to far off the silver Elio.

I'm holding off until they get it done, it's really hard for me to picture the finished product based off of what I have seen so far.

 

[NRB]

The Elio is not a "hot rod", nor should it look like one. Those LED lights are color killers with that sick blue tint to them that blinds on coming traffic. Also this ""cool"" LED lamp feature translates into more expense when they burn out (and they do), and they are expensive! As for the wheel spatz, they are aerodynamic, fitting and enhance the esthetics of the vehicle ! So---cool it!! RB

 

[Frank Smith]

I'd love to take it on long trips as long as I can solve the luggage issue, either with a trailer or some kind of roof rack.

Check out Rakitpak.com. You may just have your solution right there.

 

[jetpack54]

The last thing I'll do is tow anything behind this baby...I don't think it'll do well climbing up a steep hill towing anything heavy. But that's just MHO. That is also the reason I'm getting the manual transmission. I've been driving 100 miles plus 5 times a week for close to 25 years to and from work and the manual transmission kept me awake on those long drives. Besides, manual transmission is a lot cheaper to fix than an automatic one.

 

[WAYNE]

I'd love to take it on long trips as long as I can solve the luggage issue, either with a trailer or some kind of roof rack.

I'm lucky. I have a Coleman Caboose sitting around here someplace. Need to get it ready to tour.