Volkswagen Unveils 313 MPG XL1, Slates Production For 2013

An anonymous reader writes "Volkswagen just unveiled a new car at the Qatar Motor Show that gets an astounding 100km for less than a liter of diesel fuel – that's the equivalent of 313 miles per gallon! The XL1 concept car is an upgraded version of the VW L1 vehicle, and it features an ultra-efficient diesel engine in addition to an electric motor that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The vehicle is currently slated to enter production in 2013 and is expected to cost approximately $29,500." Autoblog calls it 261 mpg, which isn't too shabby, either. At less than a thousand pounds empty, I hope this comes with a really good bike lock.

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Expensive

[phantomcircuit]

They made the car out of carbon fiber, so no duh they get amazing millage. Unfortunately it probably also costs > 100k in raw materials alone.

Re:Will this get Americans out of their SUV/Pickup

[Profane MuthaFucka]

We understand that by "lumber" you mean your 600 pound fat ass.

Re:Will this get Americans out of their SUV/Pickup

[Profane MuthaFucka]

Don't lie, when you say you need to haul firewood you really mean your 600 pound fat ass. And the three dogs are your enormous belly and your two man-titties.