Elio E1c
More than 62,000 customers have allegedly signed up
for one of Elio Motors' trikes. But in the meantime,
some may have noticed that their base price has jumped by US$ 500.
Targeting an MSRP of US$ 7,300, the three-wheeler has
edged closer to the production phase, with the E1c, which is part of the
brand's E-Series vehicles, where 'E' stands for 'engineering'.
Presented at the 2016 LA Auto Show, it sports a
similar exterior to previous prototypes, but Elio Motors claims that it
features "foundational and structural improvements to the frame,
suspension, and safety systems that will ultimately create a more satisfying
driving experience".
The new Elio E1c, which features an
unibody frame, developed by in-house engineers, Schwab Industries, and Roush
Engineering, is the brand's first vehicle equipped with airbags - one mounted
in the steering wheel, and two side-curtains.
