new from Germany: Sporty 157 mpg Diesel

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Loremo AG: Sporty 157 mpg Diesel
February 27, 2006 10:00 AM - Jacob Gordon, Los Angeles, CA


The concept is refreshingly simple: make an ultra-efficient car that's
light, has exceptionally low drag, and sips diesel with a small engine. This
is the Loremo AG, a car that is a combination of innovative technology and
back-to-basics thinking. To be shown at the upcoming car show in Geneva,
this German creation claims a fuel economy of 157 mpg with no fancy hybrid
drive train, fuel cells, or plug in paraphernalia. Weighing less than a
thousand pounds, the sporty rear-wheel drive 4-seater is designed to be
maximally aerodynamic. the Loremo sports a modest 2-cylinder, 20 hp turbo
diesel motor, has a top speed of 100 mph, and does 0-60 in ten seconds. If
that sounds like less than elite performance, the anticipated $13,000 price
tag should put it in a bit more perspective. The Loremo is due to come onto
the European market in 2009. :: Loremo AG via I4U News (thanks to Andrew for
the tip!)
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