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krzysiek_ck Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,312 Points:726,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 6:36:56 PM Ignore krzysiek_ck Report Abuse "VW says the car will do 261 mpg, though the real figure will be lower than that should it ever be tested under EPA guidelines. Even so, it'll still use comfortably less fuel than any vehicle currently on sale. A diesel engine of only 0.8 liters and 2 cylinders capacity produces 47 horsepower, with a further 27 horses delivered by the electric motor. Power reache the wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox." 261 mpg Volkswagen XL1 on sale this year Why would anybody want to be caught driving a gas guzzler like for example 2010 Toyota Prius is beyond me? Also a vehicle choice for all the anti-Ethanol crowd. [Edited by: krzysiek_ck at 2/24/2013 6:39:00 PM EST]

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"VW says the car will do 261 mpg, though the real figure will be lower than that should it ever be tested under EPA guidelines. Even so, it'll still use comfortably less fuel than any vehicle currently on sale.
A diesel engine of only 0.8 liters and 2 cylinders capacity produces 47 horsepower, with a further 27 horses delivered by the electric motor. Power reache the wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox."

261 mpg Volkswagen XL1 on sale this year

Why would anybody want to be caught driving a gas guzzler like for example 2010 Toyota Prius is beyond me? Also a vehicle choice for all the anti-Ethanol crowd.

[Edited by: krzysiek_ck at 2/24/2013 6:39:00 PM EST]

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streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:332 Points:121,175 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 8:41:12 PM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse don't see it in the real world
HamRadioN4SMB Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:23 Points:23,715 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 1:35:58 PM Ignore HamRadioN4SMB Report Abuse "VW says the car will do 261 mpg..." . I'd be interested only if it does 261 MPH ;o)
ggg452 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,555 Points:328,900 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 1:13:21 PM Ignore ggg452 Report Abuse How is it on back roads, snow storms, and long trips when you are 6 ft. 5 inches????
lyanMI Veteran Author Detroit Posts:260 Points:209,245 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 1:04:09 PM Ignore lyanMI Report Abuse Use of carbon fiber makes this car not in reach of average americans.
patino007 Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:203 Points:67,905 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 3:31:20 PM Ignore patino007 Report Abuse wont hold my breath
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,484 Points:912,080 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 10:32:11 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse Sounds good but How Much will it cost???
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,520 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 8:33:02 PM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse The front looks pretty.
giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:471 Points:86,875 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 12:46:46 PM Ignore giwan Report Abuse These hybrid and elec numbers are almost useless
EvergreenON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:928 Points:480,765 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 6:54:26 AM Ignore EvergreenON Report Abuse When GM and other companies will do the same ?
SilverStreaker Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:11,924 Points:2,213,615 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 10:03:28 PM Ignore SilverStreaker Report Abuse I want one!