The ECV3 was a concept car developed by the BL Technology division of British Leyland under Spen King, first shown to the public in December 1982 as the third in a series of Energy Conservation Vehicles testing new engine technology and materials. It was powered by an experimental three-cylinder, 12-valve 1.1 litre petrol engine of 72 bhp with a five-speed gearbox; the lightweight 84 kg engine never reached production but influenced the 1988 K-Series. The five-door hatchback had an aluminium spaceframe co-developed with Alcan, the first bonded structure, with flexible polyurethane body panels, and a drag coefficient of 0.24. It claimed 115 mph and is displayed at Gaydon.
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The ECV3 was first shown to the public in December 1982, and was the third in a series of Energy Conservation Vehicles that BL was developing, incorporating new engine technologies and construction materials.
Lead, status
The ECV3 is a concept car developed by British Leyland's BL Technology division, led by Spen King.
Technical details
The design of the five-door hatchback was unconventional, but resulted in a low drag coefficient of Cd=0.24.
Technical details, engine class
The ECV3 was powered by an experimental 3-cylinder, 12-valve 1.1 L (1113 cc) petrol engine, developing 72 bhp (54 kW; 73 PS) @ 5,800 rpm and torque of 72 lb⋅ft (98 N⋅m) @ 3,750 rpm, and mated to a manual 5-speed transmission.
Technical details, top speed
The car was claimed to have a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h), and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11 seconds.
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