VW 1 Liter Auto L1

VW L1
World Premiere of the L1

Drivetrain

The Future Needs the TDI:
Small TDI leverages minimal fuel consumption and maximum range
Downsizing - 0.8 TDI is smallest diesel engine intended for production applications ever built by Volkswagen
Electrifying idea - E-motor plus TDI pushes CO2 emissions down to 36 g/km

The TDI, E-motor and 7-speed DSG are located at the rear, and they combine to create the most fuel efficient road-legal car hybrid drive in the world. Proof of this are its 1.38 litre per 100 kilometres fuel consumption and 36 g/km CO2 emissions. Serving as the primary drive source is a completely redeveloped two-cylinder turbo-diesel with common rail direct injection (TDI). It is operated in two different modes depending on the load conditions. In the standard "ECO" mode, the 800 cm3 TDI develops a power of 20 kW / 27 PS (at 4,000 rpm); in "Sport" mode - used to reach top speed, for example - the car's power rises to 29 kW / 39 PS (at 4,000 rpm). The TDI's maximum torque is 100 Newton-meter (at 1,900 rpm). Naturally, the L1 also has a Stop-Start system that automatically shuts down the engine when vehicle has stopped and restarts when the accelerator or E-pedal is pressed.

The hybrid module has been integrated into the housing of the 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox). It is located between the TDI engine and the DSG gearbox and consists of a 10 kW / 14 PS electric motor and a clutch. The E-motor is supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery located at the front of the car. An electronic power control module, operating at around. 130 Volts manages the flow of high voltage energy the battery and to the E-motor. In parallel, the vehicle's low voltage electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter.

Automatic transmission - details of the 7-speed DSG

Gear shifting work aboard the L1 is handled by the 7-speed DSG, which is one of the most innovative automatic transmissions in production. Compared to the version equipping the new Polo, for example, the design of the Direct Shift Gearbox has been developed to include clutch control for the hybrid module. Furthermore, individual gear ratios have been optimised to attain responsive driving performance despite the car's extremely low fuel consumption. The hybrid module is integrated into the DSG housing as previously mentioned. It is located where the flywheel is usually to be found.

Driving performance - economical and yet responsive

The L1, equipped with ABS and ESP, has a top speed of up to 160 km/h - this is remarkable considering its fuel efficiency. With maximum acceleration from a standstill, the two-seater reaches 100 km/h after just 14.3 seconds. The fuel tank holds just ten litres yet, this is sufficient for a theoretical driving range of about 670 kilometres, given the car's 1.38 litre average fuel consumption.

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[DJSlugger]

The stone age was done and over with, but steam engine enthusiasts didnt like it when muscle cars came by, they came and gone, not liking the 90's engines, that came and gone. We are now in the midst of 2010+ No more patience for the fat and lazy, These cars are for the new era of people. The Human Society that will head on with change. The people who take our tax's for casino pleasure are starting to die off.

I agree for this concept, because Bio-Diesle is the future.

[Oranginator77]

Only thing a huge SUV or truck is good for is hauling huge things around, like a trailer or something. That's it. And they roll over easy. It's easier to roll one of those than it is to roll a car. So in that sense, its not as safe. Plus you tend to get more beat up in a truck/SUV because the frame takes more of the impact and basically transfers it to the passengers/driver. Unibody cars get messed up, but they are safer and you don't get beat up as much as you would in a truck or SUV.

[marlb0r015]

No normal thinking person will drive this thing. And no electric/solarpower isnt the future!! it is impossible. We must look for even more fuellefficiency. 100km of just one liter of gasoline is amazing. But you got to manage that in like a volkswagen passat sedan. Or a mercedes e200. Thats a good roomy car and thats what people need!!

[TheEGGtech]

hydrogen is needed

[RedlightExpressMovie]

@DJSlugger no bio-diesel isnt the future - methan driving is. it´s endless in it´s availability on the earth and is as easy to use as lpg - we don´t have an energy problem eitherway

[scovismusic]

@Tehtog Some BioDiesel comes from food crop, not all. I recently drove 700 miles across the desert southwest on a tank of Algae diesel made on un-farmable land in the desert. Food crop diesel is merely a temporary stepping stone toward a future I like very much.

[Tehtog]

@DJSlugger Biodiesel uses food crops. Food crops are for eating, More demand means higher costs.

Higher costs means the poor cannot afford it.

I don't like your future.

[PlanetTesla]

It's a bit of a misrepresentation to report just 39g CO2/Km... We EV drivers get our knuckles wrapped for saying we're zero emissions! You have to look at the whole picture.

Still, I'd drop the old mechanical engine and up the size of the electric motor to give it some serious kick... 0-60 < 5s anyone?

{insert flame here}

[PlanetTesla]

@dfgmgjk Careful; that's a popular misconception: Google: MINI v F150

[dfgmgjk]

@Oranginator77 are you stupid? because I would love to take a head on collision me in my 8000 lb 1973 ford f-100 which just so you know has no crumple zones no airbags and only a 2 point seatbelt and you drive the little vw and we'll see who comes out looking beat up