Conceptually, the XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen's 1-litre car strategy formulated in 2002 by the visionary goal of bringing to market a production car that was practical in everyday use with fuel consumption of one litre per 100 km.
In the two-seat XL1, this vision has become reality. The XL1 from Volkswagen is the most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a fuel consumption value of 0.9 l/100 km. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seater can also cover a distance of up to 50 km in all-electric mode and therefore with zero local emissions. High-tech lightweight carbon-fibre body design, perfect aerodynamics and a plug-in hybrid system - consisting of a two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 48 PS), E-motor (20 kW / 27 PS), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery - all make it possible for the new Volkswagen XL1 to emit just 21 g/km of CO2. If necessary, the XL1, with a top speed of 160 km/h, can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 12,7 seconds. 0.9 l/100 km fuel consumption is a record figure that has not been achieved by any other vehicle to date. (ultimatecarpage.com)
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2009 Volkswagen L1 Concept
2nd evolutonary stage of VW's 1-litre car strategy.
2003 Volkswagen 1-litre car Concept
1st generation of VW's 1-litre car strategy.
