On this planet of trikes powered by a entrance or rear-positioned engine, the Dragonfly VIN #1 is an exception. Maybe the world’s first mid/rear engine three-wheeled journey, it boasts superior dealing with and stability. The car is designed and handcrafted by American mechanical engineer Greg Kunsch who has expertise in designing plane carriers and nuclear submarines.
This road-legal car-cum-motorcycle car is a testomony to his abilities. The 2-seater trike has a traditional tadpole design with two wheels on the entrance and one on the rear. Seats of the VIN #1 are positioned between the entrance wheels and body made out of stainless-steel to maintain the middle of gravity low. This helps in taking corners at significantly excessive speeds with none abrupt physique roll.
Designer: Greg Kunsch
Dragonfly is powered by a 200-hp, 2.4-liter DOHC gasoline engine (not an electrical motor) and the designer plans to make an electrical model as soon as the gas-powered variant hits mainstream markets. The engine is mated to a five-speed guide transmission to make the most of the superior traction produced by the mid/rear configuration. Security and luxury take priority with the fitted 8-point rollbars and detachable roof. The entire entrance part raises courtesy the cover design, in order that the riders can enter the car. Optionally, the driving force can open the doorways with the distant too. For enhanced consolation, the car comes with a self-leveling adjustable-height air suspension system and energy steering.
Though seems to be are subjective, Dragonfly is sort of edgy and disproportionate on the entrance. It appears as if its tooth are crooked. That stated, the teardrop-shaped trike is aerodynamically sound which will likely be vital as soon as the electrical model hits the roads. That is simply the prototype model we’re and the production-ready model might have a extra subdued design for mass acceptance. In comparison with different related autos this one is extra sensible, nonetheless nowhere close to compact sufficient to make the reduce for futureproof prospects. The electrical model might change that with a extra narrowed-down aesthetics for metropolis journey.
