Elio P5 At Detroit Auto Show

[nickskeys]

I'm curious to know if the President stopped by the Elio booth.

Probably not, as the display was in the main hall with a huge wall of glass in between. Too exposed to the street in my estimation.

 

[Maurtis]

They needed the torque at highway speeds and no existing small car engine could deliver it.

That is a very good point, we have seen HP numbers that seem low compared to contemporary motors but we have not see TQ numbers. So it may produce a lot of torque down low without having to be revved up to 5k to start making power. That would help get the Elio up to speed faster, let the car cruise at a lower rpm (better mpg), and also make the car feel faster than the numbers make it sound.

 

[Grumpy Cat]

That is a very good point, we have seen HP numbers that seem low compared to contemporary motors but we have not see TQ numbers. So it may produce a lot of torque down low without having to be revved up to 5k to start making power. That would help get the Elio up to speed faster, let the car cruise at a lower rpm (better mpg), and also make the car feel faster than the numbers make it sound.

Not to mention this car is going to weigh less than half of most cars too, so you don't need more power.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

That is a very good point, we have seen HP numbers that seem low compared to contemporary motors but we have not see TQ numbers. So it may produce a lot of torque down low without having to be revved up to 5k to start making power. That would help get the Elio up to speed faster, let the car cruise at a lower rpm (better mpg), and also make the car feel faster than the numbers make it sound.

It's a long stroke engine so it will have plenty of low end torque.

 

[Muzhik]

It's a long stroke engine so it will have plenty of low end torque.

That's what SHE said!

(Sorry. Know it's in bad taste but my upstairs neighbor is entertaining his girlfriend right now and the thought just popped up. So to speak.)

 

[Muzhik]

While hilarious, Kia might not want Satan to be a public supporter of their vehicles. People are so sensitive these days.

IDK. Mercedes-Benz didn't seem to have a problem with their 2013 Super Bowl Commercial. (The link is to the extended cut, which runs 1:50.)

Although, come to think of it, it took some searching to find a copy of the ad on YouTube, as all the other links were down or their accounts had been disabled.

 

[Ty]

That's what SHE said!

(Sorry. Know it's in bad taste but my upstairs neighbor is entertaining his girlfriend right now and the thought just popped up. So to speak.)

Yell out "Finish her!" In your best Mortal Combat voice, of course.

 

[floydv]

IDK. Mercedes-Benz didn't seem to have a problem with their 2013 Super Bowl Commercial. (The link is to the extended cut, which runs 1:50.)

Although, come to think of it, it took some searching to find a copy of the ad on YouTube, as all the other links were down or their accounts had been disabled.

I think they should put the Elio in an updated version of the Green Police ad. Using the anteater as an invasive species sniffing "dog" at the Eco-roadblock was inspired casting.

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Yell out "Finish her!" In your best Mortal Combat voice, of course.

Plan B- wait about 30 seconds (yea I know I do tend to exaggerate) , all will be quiet, and you'll just smell cigarette smoke.

 

[Ty]

Plan B- wait about 30 seconds (yea I know I do tend to exaggerate) , all will be quiet, and you'll just smell cigarette smoke.

...and then you hear "ROUND TWO.... FIGHT!!!"