Motivated by the fact that 90% of all cars use two-and-a-half tons of steel to transport just one person at a time, aeronautical engineers Chris van den Brink and Harry Kronen took the challenge of developing a new vehicle which would counter the growing problem of congestion,while being ecologically viable at the same time.
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In trying to create a narrow, bullet-like model, they were faced with the challenge of creating an automatic stabilizing system that would allow for the vehicle to corner like a motorcycle, without losing its balance. And thus was born the pioneering Dynamic Vehicle Control system./Dutch Profiles
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With an exceptional field of view from within its rounded frame, and its unique, tandem two-seater design, the Carver resembles the sumptuous lines of an F16 fighter plane, complete with the sound of hydraulic pumps ensuring the cockpit never exceeds it’s 45 degree angle.
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The Carver is powered by a motorcycle-sized 660-cc turbocharged inline four with four valves-per-cylinder, mated to a regular five-speed manual gearbox. Despite the engines tiny capacity its enough to propel the Carver to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds. Top speed for this three-wheeled machine is pegged at an estimated 115 mph!
The rear half is more like a regular car; it remains fixed and parallel to the road in order to maintain excellent grip and traction.The rear also uses conventional 195/45R15 automobile tires, whereas the front rides on a single 145/70R17 motorcycle tire.
