The group has resurrected the Peel brand, and the manufacturer is now accepting orders for both the P50 and the Trident. Both models will launch with a 49 cc two-stroke gasoline engine making just 3.35 horsepower, but buyers will also be able to choose one of two electric motors as well.
A brushless electric motor producing 1.6 horsepower and 2.5 pound-feet of torque can propel either vehicle to a golf-cart rivaling 24 km/h. So equipped, the P50 and Trident deliver an operating range of around 80 km. A more potent 4-horsepower motor is also available, which propels the three wheelers to a top speed of 80 km/h with the same range. Both Peel models are limited to 45 km/h.
With the Trident weighing just 59 kg and the P50 tipping the scales at a slightly heavier 90 kg, even the most atrophied among us should be able to drag the machines into a convenient parking space or elevator. As of the time of writing, only 9 of the 50 first limited edition Peel models remain available. Prices start at around $10,772, but if you want one, you'll need to place a $1,546 deposit. See our favorite Peel video ever: Clarkson bringing one to the office for Top Gear.
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