Obvio

Obvio (proper spelling Obvio! ) Is an existing since 2003 automotive brand from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Translated, the brand name means something like " Well, of course! ". A conspicuous feature of the vehicles, especially the unusual design and the flip-up scissor doors. The vehicles are equipped with driver and passenger airbags and offer real European standard. The plastic bodies of the vehicles build on steel chassis, which include a technology developed by Marc William Niess safety design of elliptical rings of security, and to provide more stability and security.

The brand has since the beginning of production in 2003 with the small car Obvio 828/2 present in the market. Approximately 500 units of this model are manufactured per year of production. The 828/2 is 2.65 meters in length, 15 inches longer than the Smart City - Coupe. The engine of the vehicle located in the rear. The output of 92 hp is provided by a 1.6 -liter engine from one of the Brazilian Volkswagen plants. The body is made of glass reinforced plastic and is designed for a maximum of two occupants. As a fuel, gasoline or alcohol can be used. The Obvio 828/2 is the official successor of the Brazilian by former Porsche importer Dacon Dacon built between 1983-1994 828

With the support of Lotus Engineering was established in April 2007, the Obvio 012 This is a small sports car with 3.20 meters length and an output of 170 hp. The series production of which did not begin until the spring of 2008, as due to supply difficulties, a suitable parts supplier had to be found. This then became the world's second largest bus and truck manufacturer MVC Marco Polo. Equipped is the 012 like the 828/2 with ABS, driver and passenger airbags, safety glass, tinted glass, air conditioning, power windows, electronically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, central locking with remote control and two BOBLEBE e- backpacks (the latter only at 012).

Sales markets

  • Brazil
  • United Kingdom ( by Group Lotus PLC)
  • United States ( by ZAP )
  • Canada ( by ZAP )

Sources and links

  • The Official Website of the Obvio
  • The Official Website of Group Lotus PLC
  • The Official Website of the ZAP
  • Car catalog from the 2003 vintage (United Engine Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart)
  • Automobile Manufacturers Association ( Brazil)
  • Rio de Janeiro
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