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ZAP Obvio 828

Fuel
The Trybrid cars runs with ZAP Eco-Flex fuel: ethanol E-100, gasoline and/or natural compressed gas in any proportion in the same tank. Check out the Obvio  ! 828E 100% Electric version.

The Obvio  ! 828 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

Also available with Obvio  !'s "HIGHPOWERSERIES" 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% increase in mileage).

What is the advantage of Ethanol E100?
It's a combination of high-performance and high mileage for any situation. E100 means that the car runs at any percentage mixture of ethanol, gas, natural compressed gas or even pure ethanol (which is less expensive), or pure gas, if the owner so chooses. It's up to you, the owner, how to combine the fuels. To sum it up, it is a very flexible fuel vehicle!
 

Structure
The Integrated  Monocoque  Chassis  works like a three-passenger safety cell and the front seat is like a comfy sofa, or if you prefer, think of it as a throwback to bench seats. The gearshift is located on your left, between the door and the seat, with the electronic six speed "manual gearbox style" control integrated in the steering wheel. Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions.

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from "ABS/PMMA," a unique, high-tech plastics from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de PlasturgieD'EstandMVC- Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint within five layers of material, providing a scratch-proof "A" finish.

Estimated Retail Price: $14k
Delivery Date: end of 2007

ZAP Obvio 828E

Electric Propulsion
Drive System: 120 kW, 220 Nm, 13,000 rpm Regenerative braking
Battery: Li Ion, 39 kWh, 580 lb
Charger: Onboard, plug in anywhere, up to 20 kW
Vehicle to grid (V2G): Bi-directional grid interface

Structural Design
Monocoqueintegrated chassis, Composite Structural Materials, Niess Elliptical Ring Safety Rings, McPherson Suspensions and Oversized Disc Brakes

Comfort
iMobileCarputer: GPS, Internet and Email Access, Personal Organizer, Satellite Radio, Digital Media Player, DVD Player, and other Vehicle Controls.

Accessories & Equipment
Air Conditioning, CarputeriMobile System, Alloy Wheels, Power Brakes, Electric Heater, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Leather Seats

iMobileCarputer
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 experience like no other.

Seats
One Seat for Three Passengers

Dimensions
Width: 65.00 in. (1,650 mm)
Wheelbase: 68.90 in. (1,750 mm)
Height: 59.00 in. (1,500 mm)
Overall Length: 104.3 in. (2,650 mm)
Curb Weight: 1,328 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum Speed: 200 km
Tank: 50 liters (13.21 gallons)

Vehicle Performance
Range:200 - 240 miles
Acceleration: 0 to 60 < 4.5 secs with 200HP's
Top Speed: 120 mph
Charge Rate: 30 minutes for 20 - 50 miles
Full Charge: 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal)

Instrumentation
Analog Cluster : Speedometer, ammeter, battery state of charge
Multi-Function Display: Energy use, efficiency, charge control functions, cell-level voltage and temperature, V2G control

Structure
The Integrated Monocoque Chassis works like a three-passenger safety cell and the front seat is like a comfy sofa, or if you prefer, think of it as a throwback to bench seats. The gearshift is located on your left, between the door and the seat, with the electronic six speed "manual gearbox style" control integrated in the steering wheel. Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions.

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from "ABS/PMMA," a unique, high-tech plastics from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de Plasturgie D 'Est and MVC- Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint within five layers of material, providing a scratch-proof "A" finish.

Estimated Retail Price: $49k
Delivery Date: TBA

ZAP Obvio 012

OBVIO ! fulfills  the needs of drivers who think ahead. The Trybrid 012 model, a creative Brazilian design, is a high performance micro-sport car with seats for three passengers. It gives you the opportunity to choose the fuel you want because it runs at any percentage mixture of ethanol, gasoline or natural compressed gas, or even on pure ethanol (E100). You'll be excited to drive this innovative vehicle. There is also an electric version of this model, the OBVIO ! 012E.

Fuel
The cars runs with ZAP Eco-Flex fuel: ethanol E-100, gasoline or natural gas in any proportion in same tank. Check out the Obvio ! 012E 100% Electric version.

Runs on 100 percent ethanol, 100 percent gasoline, 100 percent natural gas or any combination of the two. The Obvio ! 012 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).

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% increase in mileage).

The Obvio ! 012 is capable of a top speed of 160 mph.

What is the advantage of Ethanol E100?
It's a combination of high-performance and high mileage for any situation. E100 means that the car runs at any percentage mixture of ethanol-gas, pure ethanol (which is less expensive), or even pure gas, if the owner so chooses. It's up to you, the owner, how to combine the fuels. To sum it up, it is a very flexible fuel vehicle!

Safety
Composite Structural Materials
McPherson Suspensions and Oversized Disc Brakes

Comfort
iMobile Carputer: GPS, Internet and Email Access, Personal Organizer, Satellite Radio, Digital Media Player, DVD Player, and other Vehicle Controls.

Wheels and Tires
Exclusive Obvio ! Design/ Mangels Alloy Wheels, 19" x 7" front and 19" x 8.5" rear, Continental tires 215x45x19 front and 245x40x19 rear.

Accessories & Equipment
Air Conditioning, Carputer iMobile System, Alloy Wheels, Power Brakes, Electric Heater, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Leather Seats, CVT Transmission System

iMobileCarputer
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.

With all the Audio and Video options included, you can watch movies, live news, sports, and business information anywhere you go in a Windows based Multimedia environment with Dolby 5.1 output in digital SPDIF format, XM satellite radio. System supports Multi Format Audio - MP3, WMA, DVD-Audio, WAV, and Multi Format Video - AVI, DVD, MPEG, WMV, DIVX. Includes a Pro-Acoustic, internal ambience system with amplifier connected to speakers developed by ASK Sound Systems. An exclusive MiniFin integrated antenna for WAN, WWAN, Wi-Fi2, GPS, GSM-GPRS, FM, and TV links it all together. And we didn’t forget your iPod, there are four USB2.0 ports in the dash.

Intelligent vehicle connectivity system continuously monitors vehicle's sensors for diagnostic problems, with integrated OBD-II scan tool for trouble code retrieval, "Check Engine" light reset, and live sensor data. Dual trip odometers track your progress with ELAPSED TIME, DISTANCE, and AVERAGE SPEED. You can view all vehicle information with virtual instrumentation at the touch of a button, allowing you to catch problems before they leave you stranded on the side of the road.

Seats
One Seat for Three Passengers

Dimensions
Dimensions and weight: Width: 1800 mm (71 in.)
Wheelbase: 2250 mm (89 in.)
Height: 1500 mm (59.0 in.)
Overall length: 3200 mm (126 in.)
Curb weight: 750 kg (1,648 lb.)
Tank: 50 liters (13.21 Gallons)

Car Specs
High performance, micro-sport vehicle with seating for three

Monocoque integrated chassis design includes passenger safety cell utilizing Niess Eliptical Safety Rings

All laminated safety glass tinted windows, front and side impact airbags.

Miniurban-sport chassis length: 3.20 meters / 126 inches

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)

012 is capable of a top speed of 160 mph

Structure
The Integrated Monocoque Chassis works like a three-passenger safety cell and the front seat is like a comfy sofa, or if you prefer, think of it as a throwback to bench seats. The gearshift is located on your left, between the door and the seat, with the electronic six speed "manual gearbox style" control integrated in the steering wheel. Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions.

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from "ABS/PMMA", a unique, high-tech plastics from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de Plasturgie D 'Est and MVC- Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint within five layers of material, providing a scratch-proof class "A" finish.

Pre-Reservation and Targeted Price
Estimated Retail Price: $ 28 k
Delivery Date: end of 2007

ZAP Obvio 012E

Electric Propulsion Drive System: 120 kW, 220 Nm, 13,000 rpm Regenerative braking
Battery: Li Ion, 39 kWh, 580 lb
Charger: Onboard, plug in anywhere, up to 20 kW
Vehicle to grid (V2G): Bi-directional grid interface

Safety
Monocoqueintegrated chassis
Composite Structural Materials
McPherson Suspensions and Oversized Disc Brakes

Comfort
iMobileCarputer: GPS, Internet and Email Access, Personal Organizer, Satellite Radio, Digital Media Player, DVD Player, and other Vehicle Controls.

Wheels and Tires
Exclusive Obvio ! Design/ Mangels Alloy Wheels, 19" x 7" front and 19" x 8.5" rear, Continental tires 215x45x19 front and 245x40x19 rear.

Accessories & Equipment
Air Conditioning, CarputeriMobile System, Alloy Wheels, Power Brakes, Electric Heater, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Leather Seats

iMobileCarputer
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.

With all the Audio and Video options included,you can watch movies, live news, sports, and business information anywhere you go in a Windows based Multimedia environment with Dolby 5.1 output in digital SPDIF format, XM satellite radio. System supports Multi Format Audio - MP3, WMA, DVD-Audio, WAV and Multi Format Video - AVI, DVD, MPEG, WMV, DIVX. Includes a Pro-Acoustic internal ambience system with amplifier connected to speakers developed by ASK Sound Systems. An exclusive MiniFin integrated antenna for WAN, WWAN, Wi-Fi2, GPS, GSM-GPRS, FM and TV links it all together. And we didnt forget your iPod, there are four USB2.0 ports in the dash.

Intelligent vehicle connectivity system continuously monitors vehicle's sensors for diagnostic problems, with integrated OBD-II scan tool for trouble code retrieval, "Check Engine" light reset, and live sensor data. Dual trip odometers track your progress with ELAPSED TIME, DISTANCE, and AVERAGE SPEED. You can view all vehicle information with virtual instrumentation at the touch of a button, allowing you to catch problems before they leave you stranded on the side of the road.

Seats
One Seat for Three Passengers

Dimensions
Dimensions and weight: Width: 1800 mm (71 in.)
Wheelbase: 2250 mm (89 in.)
Height: 1500 mm (59.0 in.)
Overall length: 3200 mm (126 in.)
Curb weight: 750 kg (1,648 lb.)
Tank: 50 liters (13.21 Gallons)

VehiclePerformance
Range: 200 - 240 miles
Acceleration: 0 to 60 < 4.5 secs with 200HP's
Top Speed: 120 mph
Charge Rate: 30 minutes for 20 - 50 miles
Full Charge: 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal)

Car Specs

High performance, microsport vehicle with seating for three

Monocoqueintegrated chassis design includes passenger safety cell utilizing Niess Eliptical Safety Rings

All laminated safety glass tinted windows, front and side impact airbags

Miniurban-sport chassis length: 3.20 meters / 126 inches

012 is capable of a top speed of 160 mph

Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from ABS/PMMA, a unique, high-tech plastic from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de Plasturgie D`Est and MVC-Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint withinfive layers of material, providing a scratch-proof A finish

Instrumentation
Analog Cluster : Speedometer, ammeter, battery state of charge
Multi-Function Display: Energy use, efficiency, charge control functions, cell-level voltage and temperature, V2G control

Structure
The Integrated Monocoque Chassis works like a three-passenger safety cell and the front seat is like a comfy sofa, or if you prefer, think of it as a throwback to bench seats. The gearshift is located on your left, between the door and the seat, with the electronic six speed "manual gearbox style" control integrated in the steering wheel. Four wheel, independent, McPherson strut suspension with oversized disc brakes on all four wheels for smooth handling and confident braking in all conditions.

Interior and exterior body panels constructed from "ABS/PMMA," a unique, high-tech plastics from a joint development of GE Plastics, PPE - Pole de Plasturgie D 'Est and MVC- Marcopolo. We use a twin-sheet vacuform process that dispenses paint within five layers of material, providing a scratch-proof "A" finish.

Estimated Retail Price: $59k
Delivery Date: TBA

Information from the ZAP website, january 2007