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You can get this car new for $7000.
The only question is, will there be a market for it? I am considering getting one.
Is the Elio three-wheeler the answer to urban traffic woes?
Posted on Thursday, March 13 at 8:47am | By Chris Preovolos
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Elio Motors is now taking refundable pre-order reservations for their American-built three-wheeler, but is this really the answer to your urban traffic woes?
The manufacturer claims 84 m.p.h. highway, an “anticipated” 5-star crash rating and a range over 600 miles on a single 8-gallon tank — and unlike some other trikes based on motorcycles, it has a reverse gear.
The inline 3-cylinder engine makes 55 horsepower and the car will be available in 2015 for under $7,000.
The manufacturer claims 84 m.p.h. highway, an “anticipated” 5-star crash rating and a range over 600 miles on a single 8-gallon tank — and unlike some other trikes based on motorcycles, it has a reverse gear.
The inline 3-cylinder engine makes 55 horsepower and the car will be available in 2015 for under $7,000.
http://blog.sfgate.com/topdown/2014/03/13/is-the-elio-three-wheeler-the-answer-to-urban-traffic-woes/
More info at: eliomotors.com
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