2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept: Specs and Features

Volkswagen will unveil the third and latest iteration of its two-seater diesel-electric hybrid concept series, the new 2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) at this week’s Qatar Motor Show, which runs from January 26 to 29.

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept different with its predecessors, now much more conventional approach with the automaker dropping the narrow packaging and tandem seating of the L1 in favor of a significantly better looking and practical design with the motive force and passenger placed next to each.

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept

Engine of 2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept has managed to additional enhance the car’s fuel economy to a staggering 0.9 lt/a 100 km, equal to 261 mpg US and 313 mpg UK whereas emitting a mere 24 g/km of CO2.

The Volkswagen XL1 Concept is motivated by a small 800 cc TDI two-cylinder frequent rail diesel engine creating 48-horsepower. It’s linked to an electrical motor producing a further 27HP, resulting in a combined output of 75HP.

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept at Qatar Motor Show

Its simply 795 kg or 1,752 pounds, because of the intensive use of lightweight materials all through including Carbon Reinforced Polymer elements for the body, magnesium for the wheels, ceramics for the brake discs and aluminium for dampers, steering system and brake calipers.

Also equipped seven-speed DSG gearbox with an automatic clutch mounted between the diesel engine and eclectic motor. VW says the electric motor can either work independently of the TDI engine or in tandem when accelerating.

In pure electrical mode the XL1 can reach speed of up to 35 km [22 mph] before the diesel engine cuts in. Accelerating from relaxation to 100km/h [62 mph] comes in 11.9 seconds, whereas the electronically limited high speed is one hundred sixty km/h [99 mph].

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept contains a fairly spectacular design, impressed by the newest Volkswagen design language. The concept is 3,888 mm lengthy, 1,665 mm broad, and just 1,156 mm tall. It features a very low profile similar to excessive efficiency cars. The idea additionally will get wing doorways hinged at two factors just like a sports car: low on the A-pillars and just above the windscreen in the roof frame.

Whereas the profile is just like the L1 concept, the XL1 has a more dynamic appearance, with a typical radiator grille, electrically controlled air intakes, new headlamps with LED know-how, and totally lined rear wheels to prevent air turbulence.

Most of the idea’s elements are made in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) with a function to scale back the total weight.

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept