At last, a viable replacement for the Reliant Robin!
No , really, the Zap Alias (above) from California is faster than a Porsche Boxster and hits 60mph in 5.7 seconds. All for £15,000.
And it’s all with the help of British firm Lotus.
The Lord be praised. Bring on the rapture. The world is saved by the transatlantic special relationship. Al Gore, your boys have taken one hell of a beating.
Well, almost.
The Zap-pow-wham as three wheels and this is not a popular configuration unless you own a very pointed bottom.
It also has a range of just 100mph so it looks more like a toy for the weekend than the world- altering concept its makers claim the Alias to be.
On the plus side, it won’t tow a caravan.
ZAP ALIAS
Top Speed: 156 mph
0 - 60: 5.7 seconds
Powered by: Two electric wheel motors
Horsepower: 321.85
Cooling system: Water cooled
Passengers: Two (including driver)
Price: Around £15,000
Extra: Brings fun to saving the planet. Will annoy crusties and Ken Livingstone
1975 RELIANT ROBIN
Top Speed: Dictated by little lady in passenger seat
0 - 60: 16.1 seconds (depends on incline)
Powered by: 850cc 'engine'
Horsepower: 40 (some lame)
Cooling system: Engine- water. Interior- broken window
Passengers: Desperate to get out
Price: Around £1,500, second hand, nice clean motor, John, it'll actually go up in value mate.
Extra: Arriving at your destination.
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