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Volkswagen Bulli Concept Unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

On the eve of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the ‘Bulli’.

It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier – the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter.

More compact than the 2001 concept vehicle, the new Volkswagen Bulli is powered by an electric motor and fitted with six seats and infotainment control via iPad.

It is front-engined and front-wheel drive.  On a wheelbase measuring 2.62 meters – slightly longer than that of a Golf (2.58 m) – the new Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height.  In relation to its width it has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear), and very short overhangs at the front and back. Its kerb weight is 1,450 kg.

This includes the weight of the energy source: a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is concealed in the sandwiched floor behind the sills and powers the Bulli’s electric motor.  This engine produces 85 kW (115 PS) of power and 260 Nm (192 lbs ft) of torque and the theoretical driving range is up to 300 km (186 miles) – a high value for an electric car.  With this electric motor, the new Bulli can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds and go on to an electronically limited top speed of 87 mph.  The concept could also accommodate, as an alternative power source, one of Volkswagen’s efficient petrol and diesel direct injection engines.

Like the original Samba bus, the Bulli presented in Geneva has two-tone paint and a distinctive ‘V’ on the bonnet; its 18-inch alloy wheels with stylized chrome hubcaps are another tribute to the Samba bus.

Inside the Bulli has six seats: three on a front bench seat (which can be split and folded) and three on the rear bench which can be folded flat to maximize loadspace – or turn into a bed in the true spirit of the iconic campervan.  When all six seating locations are occupied, a 370 liter loadspace is available; with seats folded, the cargo capacity of the 1.8 meter long interior increases to 1,600 liters.

A removable iPad in the centre console serves as a multifunctional touchscreen.  Along with Internet-based applications and the media centre, it also handles phone and navigation functions. There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears.  A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary switch to the left of the driver is used to control the lighting functions.[wzslider height=”400″ lightbox=”true”]

Feb 28, 2011Blagojce Krivevski
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Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

February 28, 2011 Electric Car News2011 Geneva, 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Bulli, Geneva 2011, Geneva Motor Show, Volksagen Microbus, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Bulli, Volkswagen Bulli Concept, Volkswagen Concept
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