VentureOne hybrid does 100 miles per gallon at 100 mph

VentureOne hybrid does 100 miles per gallon at 100 mph

Posted by: John Pope

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VentureOne hybrid does 100 miles per gallon at 100 mphAs global warming shows its signs automotive manufacturers are showing increasing concern over making world a safer place and the result is showing already in civilized countries, where hybrid vehicles are note a rarity anymore. One interesting concept is VentureOne, a 3-wheel hybrid.

VentureOne was developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA
VentureOne was developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA

VentureOne is more a car than motorcycle, even if it’s classified as one by NHTSA. What makes VentureOne a car is the closed cabin with reinforced roll-cage construction that offers front and side protection. All this makes the VentureOne 33 times safer than a motorcycle.

But enough with statistics and let’s get to performance and price, the two main concerns of petrol-heads, which wouldn’t trade their Corvette for this 3-wheel monster hybrid. VentureOne is offered in three versions: EV, e50 and Q100. The first does the 0-60 in under 8 seconds, the second in under 6 and the Q100 in under 5, putting it in the same territory as the Ferrari and Lamborghini. EV is slower as it is all-electric, with 120 miles range and 40 kW engine. e50 and Q100 have 50, respectively 100 kW engines and 350+/300+ range, much close to classic petrol powered cars.

Looks of VentureOne will sure attract some buyers - perspective viewLooks of VentureOne will sure attract some buyers -  interior view
Looks of VentureOne will sure attract some buyers

Now, the price: 18.000 $ for e50 and 23.000 $ for Q100. EV has a little more way to go till it becomes available. If you take into account the performance we have a winner here. VentureOne also offers two seats, just like a regular coupe, but what a coupe can’t offer you is DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control), a hydraulic system that tilts the car at a maximum angle of 45°, making cornering a Rossi style ride. 

Here's how the propulsion of VentureOne works, maybe you can figure it out
Here’s how the propulsion of VentureOne works, maybe you can figure it out

You may have seen VentureOne on Discovery Channel till now but I bet that from tomorrow, if the prices and performance remain the same, we’ll see VentureOne on the highway more often.