This radical looking two-seater has ‘production potential’ according to GM.
It will be revealed at Frankfurt next week and, says Opel/Vauxhall, “could revolutionize urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget.”
A battery-powered electric vehicle, the concept will be “highly affordable”, have a 60-mile range and be capable of 75 mph, making even the odd freeway trip feasible.
Yet despite its aesthetic appeal, the concept will be practical, affording two seats in a tandem layout, and its light weight – around a third of a small modern car’s – would allow it to be agile and fun to drive.
Now, I remember back in 1985 trying the Sinclair Research C5 electric single-seater in the outer suburbs of London. I felt ridiculous riding this thing and very vulnerable to other traffic and dogs, as one relieved itself against a back wheel as I stopped at traffic lights.
Frankly, it was rubbish but I suspect that its inventor, computer and electronics entrepreneur, Sir Clive Sinclair is smiling to himself and saying “Told you so.” He was just 26 years ahead of his time…
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