The "Carver One" - Half Car/Half Bike???

[Boob Johnson]

Mmmmm not sure about this one, but sure does look like a bit of fun for a blat. What's your thoughts?


Maybe if they bought out a convertible model :laugh:



Engine 659cc turbocharged 4 cylinder
Transmission 5 speed manual + reverse RWD
Max speed 115 mph
0-60 mph 8.2 seconds
Horsepower 68 bhp @ 6000 rpm (85 hp available)
weight 670 kg / 1477 lbs

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/9/story.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10460136

This one has a video
http://images.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Carver-One-angle.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/carver_one.html&h=235&w=312&sz=50&hl=en&start=8&tbnid=XghWJsBuf260LM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3DCarver%2BOne%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%2 6hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DG

[RiderInBlack]

Was voted "Most Fun To Drive Car (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9048&highlight=Trike)" by bike hating "Top Gear" Jerry back when I started this thread " Most Fun To Drive Car? I'd say Trike. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9048&highlight=Trike) " way back then.

[Swoop]

Jeremy Clarkson enjoyed the hell out of it, when reviewed on Top Gear a few years ago.

Strange though - much like a trike. Why would you buy one since you still have to sit in traffic.:scratch:

[Zapf]

its nice... but for that price!

[Boob Johnson]

Why would you buy one since you still have to sit in traffic.:scratch:Good point :yes:

[Boob Johnson]

I just saw the price.


Fuck a duck!!! :gob:


$91k is a lil on the nose, struth!


It's powered with a Hyundai engine, not a BMW/Merc etc.............tell em he's dreamin!

[Daffyd]

[QUOTE=Boob Johnson;1182702]I just saw the price.


It's powered with a Hyundai engine.

No it's not. It's powered by the Daihatsu motor from the series 1 Copen!

I've been following it's progress from the prototype stage...at least 5 years.

[Conquiztador]

[QUOTE=Boob Johnson;1182702]I just saw the price.


It's powered with a Hyundai engine.

No it's not. It's powered by the Daihatsu motor from the series 1 Copen!

I've been following it's progress from the prototype stage...at least 5 years.

Some ppl have more $$'s then sense. Why would you build something so unpractical? Maybe as a one off. But I assume this one is supposed to be "mass produced" and sold to the masses??? But who will buy it apart from some rich ones that want one more toy?

[Boob Johnson]

I just saw the price.


It's powered with a Hyundai engine.



No it's not. It's powered by the Daihatsu motor from the series 1 Copen!

I've been following it's progress from the prototype stage...at least 5 years.Diahatsu/Hyundai all the bloody same to me, either way its not a manufacturer usually associated with such high prices.

[sAsLEX]

0-100k in ~8.5 secs............. its ugly and its slow!

[Boob Johnson]

0-100k in ~8.5 secs............. its ugly and its slow!Sure is slow. For that kinda money you could buy a Lotus Elise AND get some change

[675trippy]

agreed why on earth part with that much coin for a three wheel cage

[EJK]

Ah what?! $91k for that thing? F@!# Off I Say!

Honestly, With that amount of money, some people can buy an entry Mercedes E-class.

OR

2 Aprilias and a Ducati for a nice biker :)

[McJim]

Honestly, With that amount of money, some people can buy an entry Mercedes E-class.


Why do people in New Zealand think Mercedes are pretty neat cars? The rest of the world recognises them as the taxis of the third world....I can't believe how much kiwis are prepared to pay for German cars :rofl:

But seriously - I could buy 12 of my bike with $91K and still have a couple of grand left over to buy a family Stationwagon. So no, I won't buy one.

Bear in mind it's a Dutch product so the designers were probably off their tits on weed at the time.

[EJK]

LOL with $91K, I can buy 24 Scorpios and still get some change lol

But honestly, that is a piece of shit.
$91k? If its a combination of a bike and a car, then it should do something both have common.

If it's a bike:
Then it should be able to go through traffic jam.
should park at ease
Fast

If it's a car
It should comfort the driver
Safe (Except the Chinese cars)
Since the price is over $90k, It should have some power and topspeed.

But that bike(?)/Car(?) has neither!
It's shit! Ridiculous price too!
IMO it would be a big hit if the price were to be around $40k ATLEAST

Campagna T-Rex is a big hit in America Markets these days

[Daffyd]

Ok, if that does'nt turn your crank, check out www.3wheelers.com and enter Mercedes-Benz Life Jet in the search window.