20th Mar, 2019 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
2015 Volkswagen XL1
Estimated at £70,000 - £80,000
Lot details
Registration No: KX15FFK
Chassis No: WVWZZZ1LZFK000133
Mot Expiry: Oct 2019
- Two-seat, limited production. 800cc diesel-powered, plug-in hybrid
- Made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer and weighs just 795kg
- Super-aerodynamic. Only needs 8bhp to achieve a steady 62mph and 313 mpg
- One of only 200 built worldwide , 27 imported into the UK.
- Only 1220 warranted miles
- Left-hand drive. Finished in Oryx White Pearl
Revealed at the 2011 Qatar Motorshow, XL1 not only looked amazingly futuristic but featured a raft of pioneering construction and drivetrain technology. In short, it was an 800cc diesel-powered plug-in hybrid weighing just 795kg all up. When required, it would run on its zero emission electric motor alone, with a range of 50km (31 miles) - ie enough to transport occupants to their local supermarket. Its streamlined body was made from Volkswagen's patented carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP). Magnesium wheels, ceramic brake discs and the use of aluminium for the dampers, steering and brake calipers further minimised weight - just 23.2 percent of the car was made out of either steel or iron. Friction optimised wheel bearings and driveshafts and low-rolling resistance Michelin tyres additionally contributed to the low energy consumption of this technologically advanced masterpiece. Gullwing doors and shrouded rear wheels helped to minimise the drag coefficient, as did cameras (e-mirrors) instead of traditional exterior rear-view mirrors. A drag coefficient of just 0.186, makes it the world's most aerodynamic road-going production car to date, only 200 of which were built, of which just 27 were imported to the UK. Thanks to that super-aerodynamic body, just 8bhp is required to achieve a combination of 62mph and 313mpg
This effectively as-new lefthand drive XL1 has travelled a mere 1,220 warranted miles to date, and features Oryx White Pearl bodywork teamed with Black and Cream cloth interior trim. It was registered new by Volkswagen UK and has had just one keeper since. It has been serviced annually irrespective of mileage, and most recently on October 17 last year. It comes complete with full VW Milton Keynes service history, complete book pack, purchase invoice, portable charger, and MOT into October, and is regarded by the vendor as being in 'excellent' order in all major respects. A very rare and exciting opportunity.
Registration No: KX15FFK
Chassis No: WVWZZZ1LZFK000133
Mot Expiry: Oct 2019
- Two-seat, limited production. 800cc diesel-powered, plug-in hybrid
- Made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer and weighs just 795kg
- Super-aerodynamic. Only needs 8bhp to achieve a steady 62mph and 313 mpg
- One of only 200 built worldwide , 27 imported into the UK.
- Only 1220 warranted miles
- Left-hand drive. Finished in Oryx White Pearl
Revealed at the 2011 Qatar Motorshow, XL1 not only looked amazingly futuristic but featured a raft of pioneering construction and drivetrain technology. In short, it was an 800cc diesel-powered plug-in hybrid weighing just 795kg all up. When required, it would run on its zero emission electric motor alone, with a range of 50km (31 miles) - ie enough to transport occupants to their local supermarket. Its streamlined body was made from Volkswagen's patented carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP). Magnesium wheels, ceramic brake discs and the use of aluminium for the dampers, steering and brake calipers further minimised weight - just 23.2 percent of the car was made out of either steel or iron. Friction optimised wheel bearings and driveshafts and low-rolling resistance Michelin tyres additionally contributed to the low energy consumption of this technologically advanced masterpiece. Gullwing doors and shrouded rear wheels helped to minimise the drag coefficient, as did cameras (e-mirrors) instead of traditional exterior rear-view mirrors. A drag coefficient of just 0.186, makes it the world's most aerodynamic road-going production car to date, only 200 of which were built, of which just 27 were imported to the UK. Thanks to that super-aerodynamic body, just 8bhp is required to achieve a combination of 62mph and 313mpg
This effectively as-new lefthand drive XL1 has travelled a mere 1,220 warranted miles to date, and features Oryx White Pearl bodywork teamed with Black and Cream cloth interior trim. It was registered new by Volkswagen UK and has had just one keeper since. It has been serviced annually irrespective of mileage, and most recently on October 17 last year. It comes complete with full VW Milton Keynes service history, complete book pack, purchase invoice, portable charger, and MOT into October, and is regarded by the vendor as being in 'excellent' order in all major respects. A very rare and exciting opportunity.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 20th Mar, 2019
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