Pick Your Model!!

[jetpack54]

Here's how I see what Elio Motor will introduce or announce close to the actual production run. They will come up with 3 models: Model E (for Elio), Model EL (for leather trim) and Model EL Sport. Here's their package:

MODEL E - P5 style and 6 color choices
Features:
A/C
3 air bags
Power windows, lock and steering
Am/Fm Stereo
Heater, Defrost
Tempered glass
Cloth seats
Power plant: All aluminum 0.9L 3 cy engine
Single overhead cam, 2 valve /cy
Variable valve lift technology
Sequential port fuel injection
5 speed manual or 6 speed automatic
60 hp, 55 ft/lb torque
84 mpg
0-60 in 9.6 sec.
Est. price: $6,800. plus applicable tax

MODEL EL - P5 style and 6 color choices
Features:
Same as Model E (except the seats and stereo) plus:
Cruise control
Satellite Am/Fm radio w/ cd player
Navigation system w/ bluetooth technology
Premium leather seats and steering wheel
USB ports for charging
Power Plant: Same as Model E
Est. price: $ ??. plus applicable tax

MODEL EL SPORT - P5 style and 8 color choices
Features:
All features found on E and EL models plus:
Custom wheels and fenders
Sunroof
Carbon fiber trim on instrumentation panels
Stripe racing paint schemes on the hood and sides
Fog lights
Power plant: Available double overhead cam, 4 valve/cy
All aluminum 0.9 3 cy. engine
Turbo charged and intercooled
100 hp, 98 ft/lb torque
0-60 in 5 sec.
Est. price: $ ??. plus applicable tax

 

[NRB]

dream on,Jetpack, dream on-----not that I do not like the selection, it's just seems so far away from hands on ownership I cannot imagine what it would be like to walk into the showroom and see these three choices!! RB

 

[KScarguy]

Current Version include...
NT Not Today
NTE Not Tomorrow Either
NT-SS No Time Soon Sport...(comes with a fake smile and a wink)

 

[jetpack54]

dream on,Jetpack, dream on-----not that I do not like the selection, it's just seems so far away from hands on ownership I cannot imagine what it would be like to walk into the showroom and see these three choices!! RB

NRB- I hear you man. But to dream is still "free" right? Honestly, the base model will serve me just fine except if my guess is right about Elio Motors offering a turbo charged version of the IAV then who knows...

 

[jtmarten]

I think they may end up with some similar choices - but doubtful for the first two, maybe three model years.

 

[jtmarten]

NRB- I hear you man. But to dream is still "free" right? Honestly, the base model will serve me just fine except if my guess is right about Elio Motors offering a turbo charged version of the IAV then who knows...

Possibly, but likely not in a factory 4v/cyl DOHC configuration. The IAV engine is listed as being high compression. What's the actual CR? Got me, but the CR may exclude adding forced induction to this powerplant.

 

[jetpack54]

Possibly, but likely not in a factory 4v/cyl DOHC configuration. The IAV engine is listed as being high compression. What's the actual CR? Got me, but the CR may exclude adding forced induction to this powerplant.

It's a long shot I know..after all it's no secret that their number one priority going into this venture is to offer high mileage vehicle. And I'm ok with that. It's just a matter of time before outside vendors smells the opportunity to take a bite of the action and come up with turbo charger kit for the IAV engine.

 

[LikesOddCars]

Thinking about forced induction . . . a basic turbo kit for a Honda Civic can cost over $5,000. Don't think it would make sense in the context of a $6800 vehicle. I'm sure the aftermarket will make it happen eventually though. Just like I'm sure someone will drop a hayabusa engine in one (or some other equally crazy engine swap).

 

[Double D in Ohio]

Thinking about forced induction . . . a basic turbo kit for a Honda Civic can cost over $5,000. Don't think it would make sense in the context of a $6800 vehicle. I'm sure the aftermarket will make it happen eventually though. Just like I'm sure someone will drop a hayabusa engine in one (or some other equally crazy engine swap).

LOL ! They drop a Hayabusa engine in it it is it is liable to snap the transaxle!

 

[jetpack54]

Thinking about forced induction . . . a basic turbo kit for a Honda Civic can cost over $5,000. Don't think it would make sense in the context of a $6800 vehicle. I'm sure the aftermarket will make it happen eventually though. Just like I'm sure someone will drop a hayabusa engine in one (or some other equally crazy engine swap).

You're kidding? Forget about the turbo then. The easier route will be for Elio Motors to offer 2 engines: the base 0.9L and a bigger displacement 1.3L or even 1.5L. Still the same 3 cy. but bored bigger. It should still make good mileage because of the cars' light weight but the benefit is the engine won't work as hard because of the added horses. I should be posting this under "P5 Wish List" because it may just end up like what it meant, just a wish!