First of all - i didn't know they ever made such a small engine.
So i cam across this ad while looking for parts for my Jetta. and instantly apon seeing the ad i wanted it - No reason why really. I mean it's 49hp... My 2.slow engine produces 110Hp..
But seriously - Look at these beauties/
http://forums.vwvo...thread.php?4755037

You know you want them.
One question pops up immediately though - Who the hell at VW Thought putting a 1L engine in a sedan was a good idea? It's just sooo small. When you can buy a lawn tractor - with upwards of 30 or more hp.. IT just makes you wonder. Anyways - Just thought i'd share.

I think they originally came in the Polo, which was a tiny little car. They would have worked alright.

I've driven a 0.3 liter car on the 401 and lived to tell about it.

smallest ever driven was a 1.0L Chevy Sprint/Geo Metro... it sure was zingy, but felt like a tin can.

Posted by bandi I think they originally came in the Polo, which was a tiny little car. They would have worked alright. I've driven a 0.3 liter car on the 401 and lived to tell about it.

In Germany you could buy a MK1 Jetta with the 1.1 L in it..

What car had a 300ML Engine in it?

Posted by Ricky_from_TV In Germany you could buy a MK1 Jetta with the 1.1 L in it.. What car had a 300ML Engine in it?

? Ya mean 300cc or is this some Canadian math I'm not privy to?

Posted by jeepdave ? Ya mean 300cc or is this some Canadian math I'm not privy to?

1cm^3 (one cubic Centimetre) = 1ml.

No why did i say ML instead of cc - I got no F'n Idea.

Citroen 2CV.

Posted by bandi Citroen 2CV.

Ah. A literal chainsaw with a roof

Posted by bandi Citroen 2CV.

Sweeeeet!

Posted by jeepdave Ah. A literal chainsaw with a roof

Chainsaws have structural rigidity.

Posted by Ricky_from_TV Sweeeeet!

there is nothing sweet about a Citroen 2CV...nothing.

Drive one. You'll fall in love.

It's a weird type of love, but yeah.

Posted by Samurai there is nothing sweet about a Citroen 2CV...nothing.

Look at this and tell me thats not an awesome car.
1.

Posted by Ricky_from_TV Look at this and tell me thats not an awesome car. 1. click to view

I'm sorry. It looks like something a farmer put together after a twister knocked down his silo and tore up his tractor.

The only design criteria for that car was "It should be able to be driven across a ploughed field by a farmer wearing a hat, with a basket of eggs, and not break any eggs."

Posted by Ricky_from_TV Look at this and tell me thats not an awesome car. 1. click to view

it's nothing to write home about.
it's homely, gutless and about as advanced as a 42 Ford tractor... these are not traits to be lauded.

Posted by Samurai it's nothing to write home about. it's homely, gutless and about as advanced as a 42 Ford tractor... these are not traits to be lauded.

But it looks neat.

Its so bad its good.

Posted by Ricky_from_TV But it looks neat. Its so bad its good.

it's fugly. it's an automotive punchline.
not to mention that amazing reputation that french cars have for durability... (eyeroll)

Posted by Samurai it's fugly. it's an automotive punchline. not to mention that amazing reputation that french cars have for durability... (eyeroll)

That your opinion - and yes, They're not exactly very reliable... But at least with this car you could just buy a new lawnmower engine for it.

Posted by Ricky_from_TV That your opinion - and yes, They're not exactly very reliable... But at least with this car you could just buy a new lawnmower engine for it.

so what exactly about this 'car' is so wonderful then?