Pretty cool. I bet they make it. I always thought someone should build something like this. http://helloelio.com/ I might pre-order one of these things lol.... not red though. Hmmmm. Tempting.
I wonder what their shares are worth now... they'll sell a lot of these things. Its a solid company. Good engineering design. And safe. Built/designed the engine from the ground up. Roll cage, ABS... 80 MPG, 0 to 60 in ten seconds... air conditioned ....2 seater....$7300.... sweet. These should sell very well. Especially in Europe and Asia. American ingenuity and entrepreneurship is alive and well.
Its has a wide wheel base, but you have sit in tandem. Kind of a waste of space. It's cool, but I don't think this will sell in big numbers.
Elio Safety Management System that includes three airbags, unibody, and Anti-Lock Braking System Fuel-injected, SOHC gas-powered, Variable Valve Lift, 3 cyl., .9 liter, liquid-cooled, automotive engine Front Engine / Front-Wheel Drive 8-Gallon Tank / Targeted 84 MPG (Highway) Standard 5-speed manual or available automatic transmission Parking brake Top speed over 100 MPH 0-60 speed in 9.6 seconds 55 HP and 55 LB-FT of torque Traction Control, Stability Control 12:1 Compression Regular Unleaded Fuel Tire Sizes: Front: 135/80 R15 Rear: 175/65 R15 Standard Convenience Features include: Air Conditioning / Heater AM/FM stereo radio Power windows Power door lock Cruise control Disc brakes 3 yr / 36,000 mile warranty Pep Boys anticipated to be "Official Service Center" for service and warranty work Plus hundreds of options like leather seating, stereo upgrades, etc.
These cars have been around since early 90s, I have seen them at auto-shows and I'd rather buy a Morgan 3-wheeler....