Acabion GTBO
Ben Preiss — February 7, 2008 — Autos
References: thebikergene & gizmag
At only 20% throttle the Acabion GTBO two wheeler (four at low speed) passes the Bugatti Veyron's top end of 250mph and, helped by its jet-like body, it hits the electronically limited top end of 340mph at 50% throttle.
It goes from zero to 300mph in under 30 seconds! You might want to make like an astronaut and wear a diaper for that attempt. With only two inline seats and no trunk you'll have a great excuse not to take the kids or do any shopping, such a deal! Seriously, driving this thing is probably closer to flying a jet eight inches off the ground than driving a car, it must be insane.
Only EUR 540,000 (US $790,000), a bargain compared to something like the Bugatti's $3 million Project Lydia.
It goes from zero to 300mph in under 30 seconds! You might want to make like an astronaut and wear a diaper for that attempt. With only two inline seats and no trunk you'll have a great excuse not to take the kids or do any shopping, such a deal! Seriously, driving this thing is probably closer to flying a jet eight inches off the ground than driving a car, it must be insane.
Only EUR 540,000 (US $790,000), a bargain compared to something like the Bugatti's $3 million Project Lydia.
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Jet-like Body — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of jet-like bodies in other vehicles to enhance speed and performance.
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High Speeds — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that can enable vehicles to achieve even higher speeds than the Acabion GTBO.
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Astronaut-like Experience — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vehicles that provide an astronaut-like experience, mimicking the sensation of flying a jet.
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Automotive — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate jet-inspired design elements into cars to create a futuristic and high-performance aesthetic.
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Personal Transportation — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop personal transportation devices that offer extreme speed and a unique sensory experience, similar to the Acabion GTBO.
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