Another vehicle that needs rotary power! ;-)
http://www.aeromobil.com/

-Dan G.


Quite remarkable. Unfortunately it will never make it in the US as it
does not meet
DOT car rules for all sorts of things let alone side impact.  My 1973
RX2 weighed
about 2000 pounds. My 2004 RX8 weighs 3000 pounds with the same engine
weight
and a smaller body thanks to the draconian  and do good wacko Democrats
:) This extra
weight results in 15% worse MPG at 60 MPH where rolling resistance is equal
to aerodynamic drag.

The Renault Clio I rented in Europe this year is about the same
size as the RX2 and larger than the RX8 with more room weighed 2100 pounds.
I don't think the death rate is any higher in Europe despite the lack of
speed limits
on the Autobahn. The Clio would do 180 clicks. Renault claims 63 MPG for
the Clio.
I am sure not at 180 clicks :)


Paul Lamar

The use of four wheels makes this Aeromobil subject to the Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automobiles.  However if three wheels were used it could be qualified as a motorcycle and would not need to meet all the crash tests required for automobiles.  The best configuration with three wheels is one rear driving wheel and two front wheels steering.  Not only does it give the best highway stability it also offers the greater simplicity by reducing the parts count.

The Rotax 912 does not seem like the best choice of engines for highway use because some form of forced air cooling system is necessary.   I think the Mazda rotary engine would be a better choice.

Bob Young




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