File this one under YATWO (Yet Another Three-Wheeled Oddity): Gizmag.com has an article on the SUB G1 — a 135hp, 1000cc V-twin 3-wheeler that looks like it’s going 95 while standing still.
The SUB G1 differs pretty radically from other three wheelers that we’ve talked about in that it seats just one. The engine is mounted to the right of the driver; the idea was to balance the weight of the driver and engine. It’s interesting to read about how the design of the G1 evolved.
If you thought the T-Rex was impractical, this thing is that and more. On the plus side it’ll get upwards of 40mpg, but with something that’s able to corner like a Formula 1 racer, who cares? And with a projected price in the $65,000 range, potential buyers aren’t going to be too concerned with fuel efficiency.
Sure, it looks like it’d be a blast to drive, but if I had that kinda money to toss around (great big “if” there) I’d go for a pair of Ariel Atoms instead.
Ariel Motor Company: Dave posted about this already, sort of. His post was mostly about an electric version that someone made, but I was intrigued enough to seek out the original. This is apparently an amazing little car. The gem of the site is a video from Top Gear,…
Anybody who has hung around Gadgetopia long enough has heard about the T-Rex, the North American built, motorcycle-based trike/sports car. The T-Rex will out corner and out accellerate most any exotic car built today, and riding on three wheels made it pretty unique. But now two other manufacturers — Peugeot and…
T-Rex: I saw one of these driving around The Empire Mall here in Sioux Falls. I about snapped my neck trying to get a better look at it. I would have chased after it with the minivan, except my wife was in exchanging some clothes. It looks like a…