What If The Elio Had Two Doors

[TCBronson]

That's funny, you noticed the haircut!

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Hey Check it Out!! $ 200,000+ R.R. 2016!!

 

[HonestTex]

It already has two doors. Drivers door on the left, fuel door on the right.....

 

[Ekh]

It would weigh a hundred pounds more and cost several hundred dollars beyond its current cost. City gas mileage would suffer accordingly, and the exhaust would have to be re-routed under the car -- which to maintain ground clearance is a bad idea.

Still think it's a good idea?

 

[outsydthebox]

That's what I was thinking too. We've had a similar discussion before, with the conclusion that the structural integrity / safety / design would have to change significantly.

I tend to agree. Definitely require some planning. Lots of crash simulations. When we take possession of our "1st gen" Elios, we can really start "dreaming" about the next models. Or should I say, "passionately discussing"....(who am I kidding) It'll be a real "knock-down-drag-out!" Maybe EM will get smart & leave us all out of the loop.

 

[floydv]

Don't need a stinking second door. Just convert the rear hatch into a slide so the rear passenger can have some fun getting in (exiting will take that smile away soon enough).

 

[outsydthebox]

Don't need a stinking second door. Just convert the rear hatch into a slide so the rear passenger can have some fun getting in (exiting will take that smile away soon enough).

Kind of like a fighter jet canopy? I like it!

 

[Ekh]

You don't need a second door to support the single passenger the car is really meant for! (waiting for the bombs to start falling)

 

[W. WIllie]

The drivers seat DOES slide forward and FOLD forward, making it easy to get into the back seat.

 

[Coss]

Turn the trunk lid into a backrest and make that the rumble seat.