New 75mpg Microcar
Ion Pulse
07-19-2004, 09:50 AM
Licence free manufacturer Microcar has recently released a new model
called the MC-1. The MC-1 is the worlds first 4seat lightweight small saloon car weighing under 400kg. This is combined with the interior space of a Mini and with 505cc Common-Rail diesel producing 21hp capable of 70mph+ and 75mpg. MC-1 may be driven on a motorbike licence in the UK. There is also a long-wheelbase model exclusive to the UK which offers more room. This car looks like a credible rival to the Smart ForTwo all it needs is more power.
http://www.micro-car.co.uk/images/press/mc1_2.jpg
Microcar MC-1 in its entry-level model.
called the MC-1. The MC-1 is the worlds first 4seat lightweight small saloon car weighing under 400kg. This is combined with the interior space of a Mini and with 505cc Common-Rail diesel producing 21hp capable of 70mph+ and 75mpg. MC-1 may be driven on a motorbike licence in the UK. There is also a long-wheelbase model exclusive to the UK which offers more room. This car looks like a credible rival to the Smart ForTwo all it needs is more power.
http://www.micro-car.co.uk/images/press/mc1_2.jpg
Microcar MC-1 in its entry-level model.
FireBball972
07-19-2004, 05:09 PM
yes, but is it available in the US?
no
so, guess what
:gives:
no
so, guess what
:gives:
Cro
07-19-2004, 05:11 PM
Not everyone on here lives in the US
Ion Pulse
07-20-2004, 03:29 AM
No, its only available in selected European markets. I would'nt think it would do very well in the US anyway.
Heep
07-20-2004, 09:03 AM
yes, but is it available in the US?
no
so, guess what
:gives:
Obviously you don't, but Americans make up a mere 4.6% of the worlds population, so roughly 6,000,000,000 people do give a fuck.
no
so, guess what
:gives:
Obviously you don't, but Americans make up a mere 4.6% of the worlds population, so roughly 6,000,000,000 people do give a fuck.
Ion Pulse
07-20-2004, 03:03 PM
You've got a point there. :iceslolan
Cryo boy
08-19-2004, 12:17 AM
Yeah, a car that doubles as a breife case... gay.
Hudson
08-19-2004, 09:44 AM
...but Americans make up a mere 4.6% of the worlds population...
They may make up 1-in-20 of the world's human population...but they amount to 1-in-4 of the world's vehicle buyers...and a larger percentage of the world's vehicle owners (registered vehicles outnumber licensed drivers in the US).
They may make up 1-in-20 of the world's human population...but they amount to 1-in-4 of the world's vehicle buyers...and a larger percentage of the world's vehicle owners (registered vehicles outnumber licensed drivers in the US).
PJF220
08-28-2004, 10:25 AM
So 3 out of 4 people dont care if it's sold in the US or not.
I think Ion had a very valid point in posting about a cheap, economical and quite underated car. Ok, it may not be to my tatse and obviously some others as we have seen but I think Fireball was out of order in being so rude. This is as Worldwide forum, not just an American one.
I think Ion had a very valid point in posting about a cheap, economical and quite underated car. Ok, it may not be to my tatse and obviously some others as we have seen but I think Fireball was out of order in being so rude. This is as Worldwide forum, not just an American one.
PJF220
08-28-2004, 10:28 AM
Oh, I'd prefer the Toyota Yaris as some models are capable of 80+ mpg
JoonTae
08-31-2004, 04:57 PM
Dude that thing is wicked sick. I'm in the states and I think that would be sweet. Any prices on it and when it becomes available? Oh btw I'm a big fan of the classic mini and if we could have more abundant parts here in the states I'd have oen in a heart beat! OH also in the poll you might wanna put both I love the micro andsmart! I vote for both!
Euro19
12-16-2004, 07:11 PM
This car doesn´t make any sence to me, have u seen the price? it should cost about $4000 to start making sence, otherwise with the same money people prefers A little bigger VW Lupo or Yaris with 50hp, for example.
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