Zato L 3
| Zato | |
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 Zato L 3 S
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| L 3 | |
| Sales designation: | L 3 |
| Production period: | 1996-2001 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Roadster |
| Engines: |
Diesel engines : 1.9 liters (66-103 kW) |
| Length: | 3980 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 985 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 240 mm |
| Empty weight : | 670-705 kg |
The Zato L 3 and the derived sports model Zato L 3 S are sports cars from the former German automobile manufacturer Zato Gesellschaft für Fahrzeugentwicklung mbH from Niederbreitbach . The L stands for lightweight construction, and the 3 for consumption per 100 km, which starts with a 3. A total of either six or eight copies were made.
History of origin
Development began in 1995. The first vehicle was presented on July 30, 1996. In 1999 the sports model L 3 S added to the range. Production ended around 2001.
Chassis and body
The monocoque chassis is made of carbon . The engine is mounted in the middle of the vehicle as a mid-engine and drives the rear wheels. The open roadster body offers space for two people.
Engine and performance
For driving one makes diesel engine from Audi with the turbocharger . The four-cylinder engine develops 90 hp from a displacement of 1896 cc and 140 hp in the sports model. The manufacturer stated the maximum speed of 200 and 220 km / h for the sports model. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h was given as 7.5 seconds and 6.9 seconds for the sports model.
mass and weight
With a wheelbase of 240 cm and a track width of 149 cm, the vehicle length is 398 cm, the vehicle width 174 cm and the vehicle height 98.5 cm. The manufacturer stated the curb weight as 670 kg or 705 kg for the sports model.
consumption
Zato stated the fuel consumption per 100 km with 3.4 liters or 3.9 liters for the sports model. The tank capacity is 65 liters.
Factory price
The new price was initially 128,000 DM and later 155,000 DM for the basic model. The L 3 S cost 185,000 DM.
literature
- Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Zato.
- Eberhard Kittler: Deutsche Autos, Volume 5, since 1990. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-613-02052-1 .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Information from a classic car dealer who offered a vehicle in September 2012 (accessed on November 9, 2012)
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k Eberhard Kittler: Deutsche Autos, Volume 5, since 1990. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-613-02052-1 .
- ↑ Wirtschaftswoche, December 3, 2001 (accessed November 9, 2012)
- ↑ a b c d Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Zato.