| Volkswagen EcoRacer | |
|---|---|
 The Volkswagen EcoRacer at the Volkswagen Museum car park | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2005 |
| Designer | Cesar Muntada |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-doorroadster |
| Layout | mid mounted front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 LTDIturbocharged diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speedDSGautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2.48 m (98 in) |
| Length | 3.765 m (148.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 850 kg (1,870 lb) |
TheVolkswagen EcoRacer is aconcept car manufactured byVolkswagen which was first shown to the public at the 2005Tokyo Motor Show. The car envisioned as an ultra-efficient diesel-powered sports car.
It was designed by Cesar Muntada, a Barcelona born designer, who previously worked in the Design Center ofPSA Peugeot and ofHonda. Muntada is also the acclaimed author of the successful project "Showdown", aHarley-Davidson based concept bike allotted to be made by 2020.
The EcoRacer has a two seats and has a small luggage compartment. It features an ability to convert into three modes: coupe, roadster (no roof) or speedster (no pillar/windscreen). The body is made out of carbon fibre, which resulted in a relatively low weight of 850kilograms (approximately 1875 lb). It is 3.765 meters (148.2 inches) with a wheelbase of 2.48 meters (98 inches).
It has a 1.5 Lturbochargeddiesel engine. Despite the small displacement, it delivers one hundredkilowatts (136 hp) with 250 N·m of torque at 1900 rpm. The engine is of thecommon rail type, which is more efficient and quieter than the conventional rotary pump injection systems. It is equipped with aparticulate matter filter. The engine is linked to aDirect-Shift Gearbox (DSG) with seven gears, and is a mid mount in front of the rear axle.
The EcoRacer accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 6.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 230 km/h (140 mph). The average fuel consumption is 3.4 liters per 100 km (70miles per gallon).
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