Carver One three-wheeler set to debut in Geneva

After almost four years of waiting, we will finally see a production version of the famous Carver One three-wheeler. The vehicle was originally planned to go into production last May but was delayed for some reasons.

As you can see on the pictures above and below, the vehicle has a helicopter-like tandem twin-seat closed cockpit but behaves on the road like a motorcycle, banking while cornering with the help of Carver's own Dynamic Vehicle Control system automatically adjusting the tilt angle to the speed and acceleration of the car. So, I guess, it may be a really fun to drive on a curvy road with good pavement.

Carver One's main problem is its anemic 660cc, 16 valve engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. Capable of producing a maximum of 68 bhp, it takes about eight seconds to push the vehicle from zero to sixty. Its top speed is also limited to 115 mph.

Carver One three-wheeler (cornering -- front view)

I hope they will prepare a more powerful Carver Two or something if the Carver One will be of success.

Carver One technical specifications:

Dimensions (L / H / W):	3.4 / 1.4 / 1.3-1.6 (max. tilt angle) m
Wheel base:	2.65 m
Fuel tank capacity:	32 L (7 UK gallons - 8 US gallons)
Empty weight:	670 kg (1,477 lb.)
Top speed:	185 km/h (115 mph)
Acceleration:	0-100 km/h (60 mph) in 8.2 s
Max. tilt angle:	45°
Max. tilt speed:	85°/s
Turning circle (curb to curb):	9.5 m
Fuel consumption (estimated average):	6 L/100km (1:16 - 45 UK mpg - 40 US mpg)
Engine:	4 cylinder 16 valve turbo intercooler
Displacement:	659 cc
Cooling:	water-cooled
Max. power:	50 kW (68 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque:	100 Nm (74 lb.ft) at 3,200 rpm
Transmission:	5-speed manual & reverse
Wheels:	double 5-spoke alloy front: 17" rear: 15"
Tires:	front: 140/70 rear: 195/45
Brakes:	discs on all wheels
Front suspension:	single-arm with hydraulic shock absorption
Rear suspension:	McPherson suspension with rear-wheel steering