A Concept Car that May Be Built

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My article is devoted to the concept cars lovers and to everybody who is interested in getting new information about innovations in the world of vehicles.

Magna Steyr has unveiled a new concept vehicle at the IAA 2005. Called the "MILA Concept" (Magna Innovation Lightweight Auto), the single-seater sports car has a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive and is packed with ideas and innovations. The MILA’s technical highlights include an eco-friendly engine that runs on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and thanks to the extremely lightweight monocoque construction, offers extremely sporty performance. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine is a gasoline-engine design, with only CNG-specific injection valves to set it apart, which produces 150 hp and brings the lightweight Mila to 62mph in 6.9 seconds (top speed 124 mph).

Studies have revealed that there are definitely market opportunities for a vehicle of the MILA Concept type. Potential customers range from individualists, techies and lifestylers, drivers fresh-air aficionados, and potential buyers who already have one or two conventional vehicles in the family and are therefore interested in something “completely different” as a second or third car – a vehicle with a hint of Formula One fascination, a funky fun car with a sporty look, power and performance but at an affordable price.

Magna Steyr is confident that natural gas will gain more and more ground as an alternative fuel for road vehicles in the future.

Added on 09-21-2005 by rmcexmgx