FuelVapor Technologies Inc. (FVT), a Canada-based company that manufacture fuel efficient and eco-friendly automobiles has released the details of its ale model (pronounced as "alay") that is scheduled to roll out in a limited number by 2008. The FuelVapor ale comes with a very unique three-wheeler design (2 in the front, and one in the rear) as well as front wheel drive (FWD) system.
The main highlight if this model are the fuel vapor system and the light weight aerodynamic body, according to FuelVapor Technologies. The ale's 1500 cc engine can run on "fuel vapor" instead of liquid fuel. FuelVapor also said that "the majority of gas engines today run 14.7:1 (14.7 parts air to 1 part gasoline)" and the fuel vapor system on the ale allows the vehicle to "run on a ratio of over 20:1 without compromising performance."
As a result, the FuelVapor ale provides super low exhaust emissions with 30% reduced in C02, and offers excellent fuel economy. Brad Zimmerman, Head Tech of FuelVapor Technologies has already tested the car and commented: I drove it hard for 4 solid hours, throwing it into corners, accelerating and braking hard. The cars performance is spectacular. After all that hard driving, we only went through $10 in gas.
Meanwhile, check out these brief specs of the FuelVapor ale.
Body: Hand-layed fiberglass composite
Chassis: Full tube frame with roll cage
Engine
High mileage Honda engine
Turbo Charged 1500cc
2 Stage single cam Vtec
Gasoline vapor fuel management system
180 HP
0-60 MPH in 5 seconds
1/4 mile time of 12.9 seconds
Transmission: 5 speed standard, or 4 speed over drive automatic
Front Suspension: Honda CRX with fully adjustable coil over
Rear Suspension: Single sided swing arm with fully adjustable coil over
Steering: Porsche 911 rack and pinion (2.25 turns lock-to-lock)
Front Brakes
Front discs: 12.1 inches diameter vented and scallopped rotors, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes
10 inches disc brakes
Wheels & Tires
Aluminum 18 inches X 8 inches front and rear
Configuration
Two seat tandem. - shoulder seat belts
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 110
Outside to outside track: 71.5 inches
Length: 174
Height: 50 inches
Dry Weight: 1400 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 gal.
Top speed: Electronically limited to 140 mph
The manufacturer's suggested retail price for (MSRP) this vehicle is not yet announced.
