Volkswagen GX3 concept (2006)
Concept car · 2006 · Combustion
A car-motorcycle hybrid three-wheeler that nearly reached showrooms for $17,000.
Shown at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show as part of the internal 'Moonraker' project, the GX3 was a radical three-wheeled concept blending the thrill of a motorcycle with the stability of a car. It used the Lupo GTI's transverse 1.6-litre four-cylinder producing 125 PS, mounted in a steel spaceframe with fibreglass panels for a kerb weight of just over 570 kg. Priced near $17,000, it was ultimately shelved over product-liability and safety concerns tied to its motorcycle-like classification.
Key facts
- Engine: 1.6L I4 (from Lupo GTI)
- Power: 125 PS (92 kW)
- Torque: 152 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.7 s
- Top speed: 200 km/h
- Layout: Three-wheeler, six-speed manual
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Three-wheel sports concept that VW considered but ultimately did not sell.
- Revealed at Greater Los Angeles Auto Show 2006
Source: Wikipedia - Volkswagen GX3