Vanderhall Venice
| Vanderhall | |
|---|---|
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| Venice | |
| Production period: | since 2017 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Roadster |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 1.4–1.5 liters (132–143 kW) |
| Length: | 3580 mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm |
| Height: | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase : | |
| Empty weight : | 649 kg |
The Vanderhall Venice 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 2017. In August 2018, Vanderhall presented the Venice as a single-seat “Speedster” as part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally . Initially, the series was only sold in North America, but the manufacturer has been expanding to Europe since 2019. From 2020, the model should also come onto the market in Germany.
The model is named after the Venice district in Los Angeles .
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 . In 47 states of the USA there is also the legal term “autocycle”. Vehicles of this class can be driven there without a motorcycle license. However, the Vanderhall Venice 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 Venice 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 characteristics
In order to reduce costs, the Venice is only available in one equipment variant and only three colors. Among other things, a power steering , a seat heater and a sound system with Bluetooth function includes this version.
The vehicle is decelerated using ABS and disc brakes on each wheel. With a ground clearance of just 10 cm, a low center of gravity, low weight and wide tires, the Venice achieves high driving dynamics with high cornering forces.
The Venice is powered by a 143 kW (194 hp) turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine from General Motors . In the Venice Speedster, a turbocharged 1.4-liter gasoline engine has an output of 132 kW (179 hp). The manufacturer specifies the maximum speed in both variants as 220 km / h.
Technical specifications
| Parameters | Venice | Venice Speedster |
|---|---|---|
| Construction period | since 2017 | since 2018 |
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Engine type | R4 petrol engine | |
| Displacement | 1500 cc | 1400 cc |
| Max. power | 143 kW (194 hp) at 4950 rpm |
132 kW (179 hp) at 4950 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 185 Nm at 2450 rpm |
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| Power transmission | ||
| Drive, as standard | Front wheel drive | |
| Gearbox, as standard | 6- speed automatic transmission | |
| Readings | ||
| Top speed | 220 km / h | |
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Acceleration, 0-100 km / h |
4.5 s | |
| Empty weight | 649 kg | |
| Tank capacity | 32 l | |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Eric Brandt: Vanderhall Venice Speedster Unveiled at Sturgis. In: thedrive.com. August 4, 2018, accessed October 17, 2019 .
- ↑ SPS: Vanderhall expands to Europe: fun on three wheels. In: Focus Online . February 1, 2019, accessed October 15, 2019 .
- ^ 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 c d 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 .