The Aptera

[KC//CRIMSON]

We reported the Aptera and its 300mpg claims back in September, and now Popular Mechanics magazine has had the chance to drive one and they say the thing is legit. The all electric version is slated for release in 2008 and will cost around $30,000. The hybrid 300mpg model will be out by 2009. If all goes well the company plans on a four-wheeled model capable of sitting up to five people hitting the streets in the not-so-distant future. And you know what else is going to be hitting the streets soon? Me. I'm so poor I'm going to have to start selling myself again. Sad, I know. I'll be on the corner of 4th and Main. You can't miss me, I'll be the one with the assless chaps and chef's hat. Mention you're a loyal reader and receive a 2-for-1 special.

A couple more pictures and several videos, one of which is Popular Mechanics' review, after the jump.:D

http://www.geekologie.com/2007/12/24/aptera-1.jpg

http://www.geekologie.com/2007/12/24/aptera-2.jpg

http://www.geekologie.com/2007/12/24/aptera-3.jpg

Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2cJdBySf34

Popular Mechanics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Ke1VWhZJA

[Soonrboy]

Oh, they are going to have come out with a fat *** version of that.

[GottaHavePride]

OK, it's 2008. The important question about that car is "can it ****ing FLY?"

If the answer is no, we fail as a species.







;)

[StoopTroup]

Anyone think you'll really be able to buy one for $30,000?

[Newbomb Turk]

I'm so poor I'm going to have to start selling myself again. Sad, I know. I'll be on the corner of 4th and Main. You can't miss me, I'll be the one with the assless chaps and chef's hat. Mention you're a loyal reader and receive a 2-for-1 special.


did Mongo write this?

[birddog]

those things wil last about as long as powdered wigs.

[Mongo]

did Mongo write this?


I dont offer discounts

[sooner_born_1960]

those things wil last about as long as powdered wigs.
Are you saying they will last a century?

[birddog]

they don't last a century on your noggin.:D

[StoopTroup]

Here's good video of the Aptera getting passed by a semi.

I wonder if it's Jerk? :D

Semi passes Aptera (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb6UlG2TP00&feature=related)

Also an interview with the Co-Founder and CEO of Aptera, Steve Fambro.

It's a pretty good video.

Popular Mechanics / Steve Fambro (http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4237853.html?series=19)

[C&CDean]

That POS makes Sicem's Miata look macho.

[frankensooner]

I would like to see that thing followed closely by the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile. Draw your own sick conclusions.

[Boomer.....]

Reminds me of this thing which can out a few years ago.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8652/dsc00187tb9.jpg

[My Opinion Matters]

It could render Bikerfox irrelevant. I don't like it one bit.

[yermom]

Reminds me of this thing which can out a few years ago.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8652/dsc00187tb9.jpg

what the heck is that?

[soonerinabilene]

I wanna know why every car in the future looks like a scrotum with wheels.

[sooneron]

You may want to seek medical attention if your scrotum looks anything like that.

[StoopTroup]

Scrotum.

That's 7 words.

Scrotums can't fly either.

[Boomer.....]

what the heck is that?
It's supposed to be a motorcycle/car hybrid. They were talked about a few years ago, then fizzled out.

[BigRedJed]

They should have made it out of a Vespa, instead.

http://2strokebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/PiagAPE07.jpg

[SleestakSooner]

This vehicle runs on egg rolls! Only three miles per roll but still...

http://www.thirteenmonths.com/images/hongkong/hk_inpop/hk_taxi_in.jpg