Electron (vehicle)
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| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation (AMC) |
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| Class | concept car |
| Body style | three-passenger city car |
| Engine | DC series traction |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Length | 85 in (2,159 mm) |
| Width | 69.5 in (1,765 mm) |
| Height | 46 in (1,168 mm) |
The Electron was an American concept automobile built in 1977 by American Motors Corporation (AMC).
Design [edit]
The experimental three-passenger commuter "city car" was designed for short-trip urban transportation. The clamshell-style roof swung back on rear-mounted pivots for entry and egress.
The Electron was based on previous development of the AMC Amitron.[1] Powered by a lightweight lithium battery system, the Electron was designed in anticipation of further advances in electronic technologies.[2]
The Electron (along with the AM Van, Grand Touring, Concept I, Concept II, and Jeep II) constituted the "Concept 80" program that illustrated what the company saw for future vehicles.[3] This was a nationwide tour of idea cars to highlight American Motors' role in the future car markets.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "For the 1980's: AMC's Concept Cars". Popular Science 211: 99. 1977. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ Frumkin, Mitch; Hall, Phil (2002). American Dream Cars: 60 Years of the Best Concept Vehicles. Krause Publications. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-87349-491-5. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ Iron and Steel Engineer (Association of Iron and Steel Engineers) 54: 177. 1977.
- American Motors Corporation, Public Relations Office, Detroit, MI., Press Release, dated 1977.
- Automobile club d'Italia (1978). World Cars 1978. Herald Books. p. 40. ISBN 0-910714-10-X.
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