Some
time ago the Italian scooter manufacturer, Piaggio has showcased a
prototype of an innovative minicar named Piaggio NT3 at the event of
2014 Indian Auto Expo.
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| Piaggio NT3 minicar concept at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AOmPYf) |
Indeed,
the Piaggio NT3 minicar has existed since 2010 and showcased for the first time at the
Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) 2010. At that time Piaggio gave
information that the NT3 will be produced and go on sale after the year
2013.
Piaggio
NT3 is the APE's like product in the future that can provide the ideal
solution to meet the needs of consumers, especially those living in
urban areas. Piaggio NT3 has a four-wheel configuration, and three seats
with the driver placed forward in a central line.
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| Dashboard view Piaggio NT3 minicar concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AOmPYf) |
The
showpiece was 2.4 metre long, 1.5 metre wide and 1.6 meter high with
the front wheels sticking outside the body structure, to retain the
spirit of a scooter. To enhance the safety credentials, the NT3 Concept
was built on a spaceframe architecture and around a crash box.
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| Rear side view of Piaggio NT3 minicar concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AOmPYf) |
Piaggio
NT3 prototype is proof of the hard work of a team of R & D in order
to realize the Piaggio Group's plans to produce minicars. Although the
shape of the car, but Piaggio NT3 only use 200 cc petrol motor and a
more powerful 300 cc petrol engine mated to an electric motor. All
models offer a very attractive features for urban and metropolitan
environments.
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| Rear view of Piaggio NT3 minicar concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AOmPYf) |
Even
the Piaggio claimed if NT3 minicar with the 200 cc petrol was capable
of a top speed of 60 kph. The 300 cc variant was able to touch 80 kph.
Both motors were capable of delivering an outstanding fuel efficiency of
30 km/l.
The plan, if later be produced by Piaggio then the NT3 minicar will
distribute for the European, Asian and Indian markets. Hopefully this
minicar is not only a prototype that's just present in an automotive
exhibition.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIANAUTOSBLOG]
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