Momentum V169

[Coss]

Elio Motors Momentum v169

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There are several aesthetic aspects of the Elio that generate spirited discussion, from general topics like our unique color palate to the specifics of the headlight design. Among these aspects, the outboard wheels and their coverings seem to spark the liveliest discussion. As this topic seems to be pervasive among both longtime reservation holders and new supporters, this week’s Momentum is from the archive and covers the evolution of the wheel fenders.


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[Coss]

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Momentum v169

The Fenders
August 22, 2018



There are several aesthetic aspects of the Elio that generate spirited discussion, from general topics like our unique color palate to the specifics of the headlight design. Among these aspects, the outboard wheels and their coverings seem to spark the liveliest discussion. As this topic seems to be pervasive among both longtime reservation holders and new supporters, this week’s Momentum is from the archive and covers the evolution of the wheel fenders.

The Elio Motors project is driven by four central tenets: ultra-high gas mileage, unbeatable base price, unparalleled safety, and an unwavering commitment to producing an American vehicle and creating American jobs. In terms of our mileage goals, our configuration acts as an excellent starting point. To achieve our desired gas mileage our engineers have scoured every inch of the vehicle looking for ways to enhance the Elio’s fuel economy. Throughout the process, we have made slight enhancements to the vehicle to incrementally improve the efficiency of the vehicle. The fenders of the Elio are one example of improvements we have made throughout the process to maximize the vehicle’s overall mileage.

Along the journey, the fenders have improved on each iteration of the vehicle to help us reach our goal of 84 MPG on the highway. For example, the P3 was equipped with fenders similar to those found on the Plymouth Prowler.



The P4 was the first prototype that showcased full-shirt fenders.



The current design of the fenders offer even better aerodynamics.



While the standard fenders are a meaningful factor in the vehicle’s overall mileage, it is also an area of the vehicle that is ripe for customization. We plan on offering several different fender options, including those found on previous prototypes.

Any fender available as an option will understandably have an effect on the vehicle’s fuel economy. The optional fenders are purely cosmetic and will have an impact on overall mileage.

Many future Elio owners have voiced an interest in purchasing several different fenders, presumably for different times of the year. As we mentioned before, we do plan on offering several different fender styles. For future owners that plan on changing out their fenders on a regular basis, there will be no need to take your Elio into an Elio Motors retail center or to a mechanic. All it will take to change the fenders is a wrench to remove four bolts and the fenders will easily come off. Elio owners will have a multitude of different fenders to choose from and be able to easily change them.

 

[Coss]

As a future owner, I know how I would like my fenders, and they will be different then anything I've seen offered by EM.
These I'm keeping secret until I finish them, they will be trick ……….

 

[Made in USA]

Let me guess Coss, your fenders are going to be shaped like wings, sort of like the old Red winged horse below? days.

 

[Ty]

You can't really alter the back side of them very much or you won't be able to turn very much.

 

[Neal]

I really like the open wheel design for aesthetics, but I get the closed wheel for aerodynamics and MPG.

 

[Coss]

Let me guess Coss, your fenders are going to be shaped like wings, sort of like the old Red winged horse below? days.View attachment 22754

Cute, but not even close. Just continue on, and you'll get to see them when everyone else does.
There are a few ideas I have on the body, wheel covers and a few other items I'm tossing around.
And if they are liked, copies will be sold.

 

[Trusting]

Cute, but not even close. Just continue on, and you'll get to see them when everyone else does.
There are a few ideas I have on the body, wheel covers and a few other items I'm tossing around.
And if they are liked, copies will be sold.

... and "who" will be selling them?

This image was posted quite a while back. If I'm not mistaken, the fenders are repops of Indian motorcycle fenders. Those, combined with the earlier style rear end, white walls, moon hub caps and the paint job make for a really special looking retro Elio.

 

[Coss]

... and "who" will be selling them?

My shop will, since it's repop's, otherwise, I will have to get licensed by Elio to be a "real" Elio shop.
Either way, since they will be my own creation, I can sell them.
I don't think Elio Motors has started looking at "aftermarket" items, but it will all be cleared before the first ones get sold.

 

[NSTG8R]

Kind of came across this by accident. I was watching, "How It's Made", and they were describing how wire-spoked wheels are constructed. Forgot how awesome they look on certain vehicles. Not cheap, but might look pretty sharp on an Elio with some old-school motorcycle fenders, or just leave them fenderless! They are now under consideration on my "future mods" list!