Vanderhall Carmel
| Vanderhall | |
|---|---|
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| Carmel | |
| Production period: | since 2019 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Roadster |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 1.5 liters (149 kW) |
| Length: | 3700 mm |
| Width: | 1750 mm |
| Height: | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase : | |
| Empty weight : | 723 kg |
The Vanderhall Carmel is a roadster or motorcycle with two front wheels and only one rear wheel from the US vehicle manufacturer Vanderhall Motor Works, founded in 2010 . Competitive models include the Morgan Three Wheeler and the Polaris Slingshot .
history
The two-seater was presented in 2019 and is priced above the Vanderhall Venice . From 2020, Vanderhall models will also be launched in Germany. The basic model is the Blackjack with 18-inch wheels and a manual transmission . The more expensive models have 19-inch wheels and an automatic transmission , among other things .
The model is named after the small town of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California .
Legal classification
As with the Polaris Slingshot, it depends on the registration area of the vehicle whether it is classified as a motorcycle or a car .
United States
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration classifies the vehicle at the federal level as a three-wheeled motorcycle, which is why it does not have to meet the same crash test standards as a normal passenger car and does not have to have airbags . The term “autocycle” is also used legally in 347 US states. Vehicles of this class can be driven there without a motorcycle license. However, the Vanderhall Carmel is not considered an autocycle in all of these states, as airbags are required for this class in Colorado or New Mexico , for example . Depending on the state, helmets may also be required for autocycles. For this, the vehicle is allowed to drive on high-occupancy vehicle lanes in states in which it is certified as a motorcycle .
European Union
In the EU , the vehicle is classified as a three-wheeled vehicle in class L5e . In Germany, the Carmel can therefore be driven without an additional test for people who acquired a class 3 or B driving license before January 19, 2013. Since this day, a motorcycle test (class A) or a test for three-wheeled vehicles (class A restricted by the code number 79.03) is required.
Technical specifications
The Carmel is powered by a 149 kW (203 hp) turbocharged 1.5 liter gasoline engine driven.
| Parameters | Carmel |
|---|---|
| Construction period | since 2019 |
| Engine characteristics | |
| Engine type | R4 petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1490 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.0: 1 |
| Max. power | 149 kW (203 hp) at 5700 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 275 Nm at 2450 rpm |
| Power transmission | |
| Drive, as standard | Front wheel drive |
| Gearbox, as standard | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Gearbox, optional | 6- speed automatic transmission |
| Readings | |
| Top speed | 220 km / h |
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Acceleration, 0-100 km / h |
4.5 s |
| Empty weight | 723 kg |
| Tank capacity | 36 l |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Thomas Harloff: Vanderhall Carmel: 200 HP tricycle at a budget price. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. October 10, 2019, accessed October 15, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Randle McMurphy: We Test Ride the Vanderhall Venice Three-Wheeler. In: rideapart.com. June 26, 2017, accessed October 15, 2019 .
- ↑ Jacob Posik: After years of resistance, Maine is rolling out new rules for car cycles. In: themainewire.com. September 17, 2019, accessed June 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Auto Cycle. In: vanderhallusa.com. Retrieved October 15, 2019 .
- ↑ Steven Lambert, Douglas Shinkle: Transportation Review - Autocycles. In: ncsl.org. April 17, 2017, accessed October 16, 2019 .
- ↑ The new driving license rules at a glance. spiegel.de , December 27, 2012, accessed January 2, 2017 .