Peel P50

The Peel P50 is a light vehicle, which was manufactured by Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man.

Description

Between 1961 and 1963 originated about 120 copies. According to various sources, about 40 vehicles have been preserved until today. He is with a wheelbase of 1.27 m and a total length of 1.34 m until today as the smallest production car in the world. The original price was 199 pounds.

Specifications

The vehicle has a rear wheel chain drive, a three-speed gearbox without reverse gear, wishbones with pull brakes front and a swing arm with coil springs at the rear. The tank holds about 8 liters of 1:25 mixture. The top speed is estimated at about 70 km / h.

New edition 2011

The vehicle will be launched again since 2011. There are two versions available, one with electric motor and a 50 - cc four-stroke engine and an EU-wide valid street legal as a lightweight vehicle.

The neuaufgelegte vehicle from model year 2011 has a 3.3 - hp four- stroke engine ( horizontal motor system Honda) with centrifugal clutch, automatic, with built-in reverse gear. The top speed is limited according to the class light vehicles to 45 km / hr.