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The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from [[Western Washington University]] in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the [[Vehicle Research Institute]]. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the [[Expo 86]]. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a [[Guinness World Record]] for at 103.7 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |title=Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company |publisher=Futurecars.com |date= |accessdate=2009-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217202359/http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |archive-date=2009-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from [[Western Washington University]] in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the [[Vehicle Research Institute]]. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the [[Expo 86]]. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a [[Guinness World Record]] for at 103.7 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |title=Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company |publisher=Futurecars.com |date= |accessdate=2009-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217202359/http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |archive-date=2009-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Henderson later drove the Avion from Bellingham, |
Henderson later drove the Avion from [[Bellingham, Washington]] to [[Portland, Oregon]], achieving 113.1 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gagné |first1=Luc |title=Avion sets new mileage record at 119.1 mpg... or 1.975 L/100 km! |url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/avion-sets-new-mileage-record-at-1191-mpg-or-1975-l100-km/41235/ |website=auto123.com |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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The car is now on display at the [[San Diego Air & Space Museum]] as of October of 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Special Exhibit Spotlight: The Avion Car |url=https://sandiegoairandspace.org/newsletters/article/artifact-spotlight-the-avion-car#:~:text=The%20Avion%20Car%20holds%20a,gallons%2C%20averaging%20119.1%20per%20gallon |website=San Diago Air & Space Museum |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
The car is now on display at the [[San Diego Air & Space Museum]] as of October of 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Special Exhibit Spotlight: The Avion Car |url=https://sandiegoairandspace.org/newsletters/article/artifact-spotlight-the-avion-car#:~:text=The%20Avion%20Car%20holds%20a,gallons%2C%20averaging%20119.1%20per%20gallon |website=San Diago Air & Space Museum |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:01, 2 September 2024
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Craig Henderson Bill Green |
| Headquarters | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Products | Avion |
The Avion is a prototype sports car that achieves over 119 miles per US gallon (1.98 L/100 km) driving on interstate highways in real world conditions.
The Avion is based on the concept that fuel economy is largely determined by minimizing drag, rolling resistance and weight and matching gear ratio to the required horsepower. The Avion uses existing automotive components, an existing high-efficiency automotive diesel engine and marries them to a lightweight aluminum frame and highly aerodynamic composite body.
The Avion was an official contender in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize.[citation needed]
History
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The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the Vehicle Research Institute. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the Expo 86. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a Guinness World Record for at 103.7 mpg.[1]
Henderson later drove the Avion from Bellingham, Washington to Portland, Oregon, achieving 113.1 mpg.[2]
The car is now on display at the San Diego Air & Space Museum as of October of 2023.[3]
Vehicle
The car was designed to be manufactured in small volume using existing automotive components as a kit car. It features a lightweight composite body of highly aerodynamic design with butterfly doors attached to an aluminum frame.[4]
Notes
- ^ "Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company". Futurecars.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-17. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ Gagné, Luc. "Avion sets new mileage record at 119.1 mpg... or 1.975 L/100 km!". auto123.com. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Special Exhibit Spotlight: The Avion Car". San Diago Air & Space Museum. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "From Washington to Mexico on 12.4 Gallons Of Diesel". Wired. Retrieved 2 September 2024.