Microdot | |
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Overview | |
Type | Concept car |
Production | 1976 1 built |
Designer | William Towns |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Austin Mini |
Dimensions | |
Length | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Curb weight | 1,008 lb (457 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Minissima |
The Microdot is a concept vehicle by William Towns for a small, economical town car. The car was first shown at the 1976 British International Motor Show[1] and was an evolution of his 1972 Minissima car. The Microdot was a petrol/electric hybrid vehicle with a small 400cc petrol engine powering a 3.5 kW generator[2] and, designed to carry three people side-by-side on short city journeys, with the driver sitting in the central position.[3]
The concept car was eventually purchased by the Heritage Motor Centre.