Carver One three-wheeler
Carver One three-wheeler
After almost four years of waiting, we will finally see a production version of the glorious Carver One three-wheeler.
The vehicle was originally planned to go into production last May but was delayed for some reasons.
Carver One three-wheeler (rear view, cornering)
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 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.
I hope they will prepare a more powerful Carver Two or something if the Carver One will be of success.
Carver One three-wheeler (side view)
Carver One three-wheeler (front view, cornering)
Carver One technical specification
| 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 |
Photos: Carver
See also: Volkswagen GX3 three-wheeler