2008 Obvio 828

• Monocoque integrated chassis design includes passenger safety cell utilizing “Niess Eliptical Survival Rings”
• High performance, microsport car with seating for three, side-by-side
• All laminated safety glass tinted windows, front and side impact airbags
• No more parallel parking, fits lengthwise into the width of most parking spots
• Runs on any percentage of ethanol or gasoline in any combination of the two and also with NCG - natural compressed gas
• Achieves a fuel economy of 12.5 Km/Liter (29.40 MPG) in urban driving and 17.3 Km/Liter (40.69 MPG) during highway driving when equipped with ZAP Eco-Flexible SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (SULEV) - 1.6 Liter/115Hp high fuel efficiency Tritec power train coupled with ZFґs Ecotronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
• 828 is capable of a top speed of 100 mph

Also available with Obvio`s "HIGH-POWER SERIES" 170 and 250 HP engines. (All mileage ratings are estimated with 100 percent ethanol as the assumed fuel source, gasoline should yield about a 10 percent increase in mileage)

• Four wheel independent strut suspension with powerful disc brakes on all four wheels
• Reserve yours now, delivery date in first semester of 2008;
• Targeted price will be US$14,000.

828E - Plugin electric version - preliminary specifications

Range 200 – 240 miles
Acceleration 0 to 60 < 4.5 secs with 200HP’s and CVT transmission system
Top Speed 120 mph
Charge rate 30 minutes for 20 – 50 miles
Full Charge 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal)
Electric Propulsion
Drive system 120 kW, 220 Nm, 13,000 rpm
Regenerative braking
Innovative Lead Cobalt Battery made with Lead-Foam grids by Apollo Energy Systems, Inc. Charger Onboard, plug in anywhere, Up to 20 kW
Vehicle to grid (V2G) Bi-directional grid interface
Instrumentation:
Analog Cluster Speedometer, ammeter, battery state of charge
Multi-Function Display Energy use, efficiency, charge control functions,cell-level voltage, temperature and V2G control

Targeted price 828E will be US$49,000 - available in the third quarter of 2008.

A safe, high performance urban vehicle:

Obvios vehicles will meet or exceed all USA D.O.T safety standards, all European Community Standards, and all Japan and China safety standards.

The Obvios Monocoque chassis is bonded together with the body shell high-protection structure in a special process of reinforced composites in RTM Light – Resin Transfer Molding. The internal and external panels are in special high-tech Bio-Plastic from GE Plastics and delivers an “A” class finishing.

The body shell and integrated chassis form a high strength monocoque structure, providing full passenger protection in rollovers, front, rear, and side impacts. Single piece, bonded construction yields high torsion and flexional stiffness, providing a solid body with superior handling.

The “Niess Elliptical Survival Rings” allow the Monocoque chassis to function as a passenger safety cell, designed to distribute any impact throughout the vehicle’s structure. These elliptical survival rings are based on technology developed and patented by the Aeronautical Engineer Mr. Marc William Niess, who was acquired by Obvio !

Acessories and iMobile carputer:

A/C, bucket seats, power windows/mirrors/power locks, and leather.

iMobile Carputer: Gives you one display with live vehicle diagnostic and maintenance tools, voice assisted turn-by-turn navigation, integrated organizer with mobile device sync ability, a mobile media center incorporating features normally expected from a home theater system*, web connectivity, emergency services, and safety features such as a rear view monitoring camera….an Obvio! experience like no other.

A mid mount engine, with high-power motor and CVT transmission, scissor-doors and a unique design... this is definitely going to be the latest must-have !

Wheels and tires:

EMangers alloy wheels designed exclusively for Obvio 16" x 6" front and 16”x 6,5" rear, with Continental tires, 195x45x16 front and 205x45x16 rear.

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