US engineer creates revolutionary three-wheeled car Dragonfly
The prototype vehicle was developed by a team led by American mechanical engineer Greg Kunsch. The Dragonfly Three Wheeler stands out for its innovative drivetrain layout.
The Dragonfly is an autocycle with an all-steel body in a classic configuration with 2 wheels in the front and 1 in the rear. This design allows 2 passengers to be placed side-by-side between the front wheels, which lowers the center of gravity and increases stability when traveling at high speeds.
Unlike most three-wheeled vehicles that are rear-wheel drive, the Dragonfly was the world's first front-wheel drive vehicle with the engine closer to the rear. This solution, according to Kunsch, doubles the traction to the 2 front wheels and improves handling. The current version of the Dragonfly is powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC gasoline engine producing 200 hp.
The car also gets a 5-speed manual transmission, a removable roof and a self-levelling, height-adjustable air suspension system.
Greg Kunsch does not intend to sell the Dragonfly directly to consumers, but to enter into cooperation with car manufacturing companies. He also plans to create a family of three-wheeled electric cars