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{{Short description|Brazilian automobile manufacturer}}
[[File:Obvio!.png|thumb|Obvio logo]]
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'''Obvio!''' Las cosas claras y el chocolate espeso!
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is a [[Brazil]]ian [[automobile]] manufacturer. The company is specialized in the production of [[microcar]]s. They produce the [[Obvio! 828|828]] and the [[Obvio! 012|012]]. These cars were planned to be distributed through [[ZAP (motor company)|ZAP]] in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/obvio-828e |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009171939/http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/obvio-828e |archivedate=2007-10-09 |df= }}</ref><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2005/oct/31/business/fi-obvio31 LA Times: ZAP Has Big Hopes for Brazilian Mini-Car in U.S.]</ref>
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'''Obvio!''' is a Brazilian automobile manufacturer that specializes in the production of [[microcar]]s. Plans were made to sell their cars in the United States through the [[ZAP (motor company)|ZAP]] distribution network.<ref name="zapworld"/><ref name="lat-oct2005"/> The company was wound down for a while with the death of vehicle designer Anísio Campos in 2019.
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The cars are [[mid-engine]]d using a [[continuously variable transmission]] (CVT) that can also mimic a 6 speed sequential gearbox, and powered by a 4-cylinder, [[straight engine|inline]] 16 [[poppet valve|valve]] [[engine displacement|1.6 litre]] {{convert|115|hp|abbr=on}} [[Tritec engine]] (high power version with either {{convert|170|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|250|hp|abbr=on}} are also available). They are described as "high performance urban cars". [[Fuel consumption]] is {{convert|12.5|km/L|abbr=on}} in the city or {{convert|17.3|km/L|abbr=on}} in highway. It is a [[flexible-fuel vehicle]] that runs on either pure [[ethanol fuel]] ([[Common ethanol fuel mixtures#E100|E100]]) or [[gasoline]] or any mix thereof.


==Details==
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The chassis is designed as a series of [[ellipse]]s (a system called "Niess Elliptical Survival Rings") to be strong, yet low in weight. The cars have one bench seat that seats three, and are fitted with [[airbag]]s. It has [[MacPherson strut|McPherson suspension]] and [[disc brake]]s all round. The internal and external panels of the bodyshell are made in [[Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS]]/[[Acrylic glass|PMMA]] plastic. It uses [[scissor doors]] and also has a [[Boblbee]] [[backpack]] space integrated into the design.
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Obvio! vehicles are described as "high performance urban cars". The Obvio! 828 and the Obvio! 012 are [[mid-engine]]d models powered by a 1.6&nbsp;L [[Multi-valve#Four valves|16-valve]] [[Straight-four engine|inline 4-cylinder]] [[Tritec engine]] producing {{convert|115|hp|abbr=on}}. Versions producing {{convert|170|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|250|hp|abbr=on}} are also available. [[Fuel consumption]] is {{convert|12.5|km/L|abbr=on}} in the city or {{convert|17.3|km/L|abbr=on}} in highway. These are [[flexible-fuel vehicle]]s that run on either [[gasoline]], pure [[Ethanol fuel|ethanol]] ([[Common ethanol fuel mixtures#E100|E100]]), or any mix thereof. The cars are fitted with a [[continuously variable transmission]] (CVT) that can mimic a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

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The chassis is designed as a series of [[ellipse]]s (a system called "Niess Elliptical Survival Rings") to be strong yet light. The cars have one bench seat that seats three, and are fitted with [[airbag]]s. It has [[MacPherson strut|McPherson suspension]] and [[disc brake]]s all around. The internal and external panels of the bodyshell are made in [[Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS]]/[[Acrylic glass|PMMA]] plastic. It uses [[scissor doors]] and also has a [[Boblbee]] [[backpack]] space integrated into the design.


The 828 has a list price of [[US dollar|US$]]14,000 and the 012 has a list price of US$28,000. Extras offered are [[air conditioning]] (hot/cold), individual seats, [[power window]]s/rear mirror/[[central locking]], [[leather]] seats and an ''[[iMobile Carputer]]''.
The 828 has a list price of [[US dollar|US$]]14,000 and the 012 has a list price of US$28,000. Extras offered are [[air conditioning]] (hot/cold), individual seats, [[power window]]s/rear mirror/[[central locking]], [[leather]] seats and an ''[[iMobile Carputer]]''.


The Obvio! 828H is [[hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid electric]] [[concept car]] that runs on a flex-fuel engines and was presented in [[Rio de Janeiro]] on November 2010.<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_April_13/ai_n26828501/Business Wire: ZAP Showcases Brazilian OBVIO ! Alcohol-Gas-Electric ''Trybrid'' Microcar at New York International Auto Show; Additional Consumer Products and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Will Also Be Featured]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=F9E9535A-3AC4-44A5-B65E-74E06F60D6E3|title=Para UNICA, projeto de carro híbrido com motor a etanol é tão "óbvio" quanto sua marca|date=2010-11-09|publisher=[[UNICA, Brazil]]|accessdate=2010-11-09|language=Portuguese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120715155347/http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=F9E9535A-3AC4-44A5-B65E-74E06F60D6E3|archivedate=2012-07-15|df=}}</ref>
The Obvio! 828H is [[hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid electric]] [[concept car]] that runs on a flex-fuel engines and was presented in [[Rio de Janeiro]] in November 2010.<ref name="zap-apr2006"/><ref name="unica-nov2010"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="zapworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/obvio-828e|title=Obvio 828e {{!}} ZAP|accessdate=2007-09-23|url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009171939/http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/obvio-828e |archivedate=2007-10-09 }}</ref>

<ref name="lat-oct2005">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=31 October 2005 |title=ZAP Has Big Hopes for Brazilian Mini-Car in U.S. |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-31-fi-obvio31-story.html |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |location= |access-date=}}</ref>

<ref name="zap-apr2006">{{cite web |url=http://www.zapworld.com/about/news/news_zapcarsNY.asp |title=New ZAPCARS(TM) on Display April 14–23 at the New York International Auto Show |date=11 April 2006 |publisher= |access-date=2023-09-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060509020046/http://www.zapworld.com/about/news/news_zapcarsNY.asp |archive-date=2006-05-09 }}</ref>

<ref name="unica-nov2010">{{cite web |url=http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=F9E9535A-3AC4-44A5-B65E-74E06F60D6E3 |title=Para UNICA, projeto de carro híbrido com motor a etanol é tão "óbvio" quanto sua marca |trans-title=For UNICA, a hybrid car project with an ethanol engine is as "obvious" as its brand |language=pt-BR |date=2010-11-09 |publisher= |access-date=2023-09-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303091914/http://unica.com.br/noticias/show.asp?nwsCode=F9E9535A-3AC4-44A5-B65E-74E06F60D6E3 |archive-date=2012-03-03 }}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 08:57, 7 October 2023

Obvio!
IndustryAutomobile manufacturer
Headquarters
Brazil
Products
Websitewww.obvio.rio

Obvio! is a Brazilian automobile manufacturer that specializes in the production of microcars. Plans were made to sell their cars in the United States through the ZAP distribution network.[1][2] The company was wound down for a while with the death of vehicle designer Anísio Campos in 2019.

Details

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Obvio! vehicles are described as "high performance urban cars". The Obvio! 828 and the Obvio! 012 are mid-engined models powered by a 1.6 L 16-valve inline 4-cylinder Tritec engine producing 115 hp (86 kW). Versions producing 170 hp (130 kW) or 250 hp (190 kW) are also available. Fuel consumption is 12.5 km/L (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) in the city or 17.3 km/L (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) in highway. These are flexible-fuel vehicles that run on either gasoline, pure ethanol (E100), or any mix thereof. The cars are fitted with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that can mimic a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

The chassis is designed as a series of ellipses (a system called "Niess Elliptical Survival Rings") to be strong yet light. The cars have one bench seat that seats three, and are fitted with airbags. It has McPherson suspension and disc brakes all around. The internal and external panels of the bodyshell are made in ABS/PMMA plastic. It uses scissor doors and also has a Boblbee backpack space integrated into the design.

The 828 has a list price of US$14,000 and the 012 has a list price of US$28,000. Extras offered are air conditioning (hot/cold), individual seats, power windows/rear mirror/central locking, leather seats and an iMobile Carputer.

The Obvio! 828H is hybrid electric concept car that runs on a flex-fuel engines and was presented in Rio de Janeiro in November 2010.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Obvio 828e | ZAP". Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
  2. ^ "ZAP Has Big Hopes for Brazilian Mini-Car in U.S." Los Angeles Times. 31 October 2005.
  3. ^ "New ZAPCARS(TM) on Display April 14–23 at the New York International Auto Show". 11 April 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-05-09. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  4. ^ "Para UNICA, projeto de carro híbrido com motor a etanol é tão "óbvio" quanto sua marca" [For UNICA, a hybrid car project with an ethanol engine is as "obvious" as its brand] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2010-11-09. Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2023-09-25.



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