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This sub-$7,000 sportscar might be just what the future needs
The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.
TL;DR
- Monterey Car Week showcased record-breaking car sales, highlighting excessive spending in the automotive world.
- The Gasolini AR1 is a hand-built, low-cost alternative, prioritizing efficiency and fun over speed and power.
- It uses a 47 hp Honda CBR500 motorbike engine and weighs less than 1,000 lbs, with skinny wheels and tires.
- The car's design features a 90s sci-fi aesthetic, aerodynamic elements, and a tube chassis.
- Robert Ely plans to sell build plans for the AR1 for under $7,000 and is developing an electric version, the AR2.