Loremo (pronounced lo-ray-mo which is short for Low Resistance Mobile) achieves its high level of fuel efficiency by taking current fuel-saving methods to a level almost beyond reason, especially the light weight factor. Engine options consist of either a 2-cylinder 20hp turbodiesel or a 3-cylinder 50hp turbodiesel. The former will get you to sixty miles per hour in a blistering 20 seconds, while the latter will get you there in 9. Fuel efficiency, however, is very impressive - 1.5L per 100 km (translated 188 mpg). Not good enough? They're also working on an all-electric version boasting a top speed of 170kph (105mph), a range of 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) and energy consumption of a measly 6kwh/100kph.


Let's see what's behind curtain Number 8.

It seems earlier musings about the possibilities of an electric version of the Loremo, the German wunder car, have been confirmed. Via the company blog comes news that the X-Prize-pursuing company plans to unleash an all-electric adaptation of their lightweight, aerodynamic automotive vision in early 2010, around the same time as the high-mpg diesel version debuts.

The e-Loremo's motor should produce 20kw of continuous power with bursts of up to 40kw (55hp). The blog's claim that the 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) time of 15 seconds is an illustration that, and I quote, "no compromises have been made in the field of performance" may be laughable to some in light of recent discussions of the proper amount of acceleration required for American driving. Thankfully, other numbers should meet with more widespread approval. For example the Loremo boasts a top speed of 170kph (105mph), a range of 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) and energy consumption of a measly 6kwh/100kph. Not too shabby.

The company wants to have its first prototype finished by the middle of this year and so as to show its commitment to that end, it has decided to skip this year's Geneva Motor Show and spend time in the lab instead. Watch this space for future details and announcements.



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We've covered aspiring German automaker Loremo several times here on ABG. Most recently they showed their prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September. They are working on a super-lightweight aerodynamic car powered by a small turbodiesel engine and have submitted an entry for the Automotive X-Prize. For the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Loremo is working on an open-top version of their car. While it's nice to see them working on other variants, hopefully they will actually get an actual production car done soon that meets all safety requirements. Unfortunately that's not expected until 2010. In the meantime you can check out a video of the prototype after the jump.
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Here's a video about Loremo's upcoming plans for the production of it's vehicle. It's in German (and, well, my knowledge of Goethe's language has seen better days) but more or less the video affirms that it could be on the streets in two years time.

The spokesman says that the light design (which leaves the car under 600 kg) allows a smaller powertrain to be installed. Whereas the model will be sold with a diesel engine able to use only 2 liters of diesel per 100 km (that's 117 mpg), with a range of 450 km (300 miles) the spokesman of the company affirms that it's natural that the vehicle could be powered with an electric motor, provided that they have good batteries. He's speaking about a range of about 200 km (130 miles) which could be useful for weekly commutes or for small trips.

The Loremo not only weights so very little, but also has a drag coeficient of 0.19 Cx. Follow us after the jump for another video of the car running.

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Do you remember the Loremo? It was a project for a car that with sporty looks could deliver a diesel consumption of 2 liters every 100 km - that is 117 mpg. Not bad! Well, the first road-ready prototype will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motorshow in September and although some of the specifications of the car won't be the same as the production model, this model will be very close to it. The current fuel mileage figures were obtained with computer simulation, so the working prototype will really have to prove that expectations are up to reality.

Loremo is expecting to participate at the California X-Prize-Foundation for cars able to run more than 100 miles on a gallon of fuel. The money would be very welcome to continue development because the Loremo team is saying that the model is almost ready for a production of 10,000 vehicles per year (a requisite of the prize).


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• The Loremo: Never before has something German sipped so little

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The other day, we brought you the details (such as they are) of the Loremo, a German-engineered vehicle that - if it were to be built - would emit just 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer. That's about as clean as you can get from a fuel-burning vehicle. The fuel savings come from the ultra light weight of the vehicle, and you can read about that here.

There's not any new information on the Loremo as of now, but we got our hands on a few high-resolution images of this concept "in the flesh" from the company, and thought we'd share them with you.



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[Source: Loremo AG]

Simple, clever, fun. That's the philosophy behind the vehicle you see pictured above, the Loremo (pronounced lo-ray-mo which is short for Low Resistance Mobile). Of course, there's nothing simple about designing and building a car, but there has certainly been a large need for cleverness to meet our current standard of "fun".

Don't let the picture fool you. There's nothing really new here, aside from the impressive 50g/km CO2 figure. This car achieves its high level of fuel efficiency by taking current fuel-saving methods to a level almost beyond reason. A main part of this is weight saving. Every part of the car has been stripped down to its 'bare essentials', including the interior, chassis, wheels and tires, and engine (though oddly enough, it still possesses a navigation system). The designers have optimized its drag coefficient all the way to the width of the tires - wider tire = more friction. This is a good thing, since engine options are either a 2-cylinder 20hp turbodiesel, or a 3-cylinder 50hp turbodiesel. The former will get you to sixty miles per hour in a blistering 20 seconds, while the latter will get you there in 9. Fuel efficiency, however, is very impressive - 1.5L per 100 km (translated 188 mpg). Not too shabby.

The coupe is labeled as a 2+2 because the trunk boot is 'ergonomically shaped' so that two children can fit "comfortably" facing rearward - given, of course, that they don't get car sick. One enters the car by opening the front or rear 'gate' (see gallery). The front lifts the entire nose section from the A-pillar forward, taking the steering wheel with it. According to the website, it's as easy as getting in a bathtub. Uh-huh.

It'll be a while before we can test that out. Production versions of the Loremo won't be available until 2009. Weighing in at just over 990 lbs. to just under 1040 lbs., it might be fun to drive - but is it worth the pain to one's cornea? I mean, I like the headlights and taillights, and even the Tesla-esque nose, but really. The profile doesn't look as though it has evolved past the early sixties. Retro isn't that much back in.

Maybe if I saw one in person... nah.