LAS VEGAS, Jan 10 — At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, American manufacturer Elio is showing the definitive version of its eponymous vehicle, a three-wheeled two-seater that uses less than 2.9 l/100km. The car is now available for pre-order.

This remarkable car has two front wheels and one central wheel at the back. The 0.9-litre engine develops 55hp, taking the car from 0 to 100km/h in under 10 seconds and enabling a top speed of 170km/h.

Consumption of 2.9 l/100km gives it a range of over 1,000km.

Sipping 2.9 l/100km, the Elio zips from 0 to 100km/h in under 10 seconds.©Elio

The Elio has a price tag of just US$6,800 (RM24,170), and multiple discounts are expected to be offered upon launch.

The manufacturer also points out that buyers will be able to customise the car with a number of options, such as body colour, stereo system and leather seats, among other features.

Elio is taking orders at eliomotors.com, and the first models are expected to ship in the second quarter of this year. — AFP-Relaxnews