Carver One | What is it and what is it really like to drive?!
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3 жыл бұрынThis Carver One is an intriguing blend of bike and car, with a unique tilting body that gives it remarkable agility through corners. While not especially practical, the Carver received praise from across the motoring press at its launch. When it appeared on the BBC’s Top Gear programme, Jeremy Clarkson said: “I have to say, absolute hand on heart, I've never had so much fun in a car”.
James Little, @littlejameslittle gets behind the wheel and has a good look around this Carver One, being auctioned on Collecting Cars.
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@ShR33k 3 жыл бұрын
It looks bonkers, yet fun & stylish... however the near £30,000 price tag says "no chance".
@mastechy 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, i agree with you
@Mluwasembo 3 жыл бұрын
What!!!!! Convert that to my home country's currency (zar), thats just over 600k... enough to buy three demo polo vivo's.
@cooperharvey6624 3 жыл бұрын
Sad about the price It looks like it would be fun tho
@DavidChong 3 жыл бұрын
the company is still around and now makes an ev version about 1/3 that price fyi. not exactly going to blow anyone's socks off with its 45km top speed and 100km range but probably good fun regardless.
@sebyfernandes1419 3 жыл бұрын
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@Mik1604 2 жыл бұрын
Drove one of these once. After about 10 seconds the swinging feels completely natural, like you are on a bike. Not strange at all, quite the opposite.
@tiltil9442 2 жыл бұрын
8:52 Try taking a tipsy buddy on the vomitory.
@Hellfire4WD 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the 45 degree tilting... that's probably why there is an ashtray instead of a cupholder. :D
@moteroargentino7944 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, exactly! When he said it I was like: Dude, have you ever seen a cupholder in a motorcycle? 😁
@mikeholmes3203 3 жыл бұрын
@@moteroargentino7944actually several bikes come with one or more
@RalphEllis 3 жыл бұрын
A cup works fine in a banking aircraft. The CofG is always through the center of the cup. R
@theobserver9131 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, controlling the tilt with the steering mechanism is a huge mistake. It should be controlled by gravity level. In that case, a cup holder would work just fine.
@TimpBizkit 2 жыл бұрын
@@theobserver9131 yeah because the natural lean of a motorcycle round a corner puts it in a relative "down" parallel to the motorcycle.
@moteroargentino7944 3 жыл бұрын
I love the "fighter jet copkit" look of this type of vehicles! It's like a flight simulator, I would change the driving wheel for a control stick, that would be insane.
@petergraphic5394 3 жыл бұрын
copkit?
@mikewheelermx101 3 жыл бұрын
@ Peter Graphic , it’s obvious what he meant, don’t be a sarcastic Di** , your probably a grown a** man grow up and act like it
@petergraphic5394 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikewheelermx101 And who are you to forbid me being sarcastic, slimy earthworm?How dare you approach me verbally before bowing, so your good for nothing nose hits the refuse on the street?
@AriefArmanda 3 жыл бұрын
Yo chill
@Timotarius_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@petergraphic5394 both yall chill
@nigelcarren 2 жыл бұрын
For me the lean has always been what's missing from that bike/car combo experience, or I would just stay with four wheels, so this thing looks like a hoot! I can think of a few of my old favourite roads where at night with the roof off this thing would feel like being in a dog-fight! Nicely done 🏆
@drewrenthlei2220 3 жыл бұрын
The lamborghini of tuktuk.
@rmdo4864 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@skashrafali 3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@FlorderreyVello 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha.... i'm dying...
@thasspongthapsang6769 3 жыл бұрын
555555.... 🤣🤣🤣
@Chewychaca 3 жыл бұрын
XD
@ianthomson1124 11 ай бұрын
Drove one of these around Monaco back in 2004 - initially following the inventor/owner of the company. An absolute hoot - drove thru Casino Square everyone stares down thru the Gas Station hairpin overtaking some astonished motorcyclists who just parked up and watched. So so much fun.
@RamGuguloth13 2 жыл бұрын
Is it half the size of a normal car? : NO. Does it cost twice a normal car? : Hell Yeah.
@syedthouseef6394 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic.
@portnuefflyer 3 жыл бұрын
As a pilot of a light plane, I'd feel right in home in that, we carve turns when flying, cars and other ground vehicles don't, except for this thing.
@deejeh9494 3 жыл бұрын
As a longboarder, I'm quite familiar with the ground at road speeds. Recently got an electric one but this three wheeler for sure interests me. I play some flight sim and have never realised the similarity with carving until you said that but it sure is similar.
@___Chris___ 3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it a strange feeling to return from a few hours in the air and change yoke and rudder pedals for steering wheel, gas pedal and brakes? .... always the wrong pedals for those coordinated turns ;-) That car could help take away at least a little bit of that weirdness.
@jeemsi 2 жыл бұрын
Motorcycles mate..
@helixmotors2814 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative! Thanks!
@williamhyman5048 3 жыл бұрын
This was on top gear about 10 years ago maybe even more I remember it was in yellow cuz I said wow I would love one of those yes still can't afford one but I would still like one 🙂
@dnf-dead 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this on top gear. Still needs weapons. 🤣
@kung-fuhustle5755 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@sparky2721 3 жыл бұрын
Learn how to weld
@dnf-dead 3 жыл бұрын
@@sparky2721 I did. 🤣
@sparky2721 3 жыл бұрын
@@dnf-dead good shit now you can put whatever the fuck you want on it
@hukague6264 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I think it’s around 2010. No need for RND. JUST COPY THE TECHNOLOGY.
@sanansa4567 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a similar bike like this probably over 20 years ago on a TV Show called Beyond 2000. Except it was a two wheel version, and it costs $100,000. It was being developed by a man in Switzerland.
@markmayes194 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that actually looks like loads of fun.
@michaelgillett5477 3 жыл бұрын
Love these I’ve driven 2 Of them they’re absolutely gorgeous I haven’t managed to sweet anyone in the hall to money yet but I would love one in a future thanks for this Mike
@sanjaybhatia3615 3 жыл бұрын
It looks magnificent and at the same time efficient as well.
@BB-ux9px 3 жыл бұрын
it is a 2-setter 3wheeler sports- tooktuk.
@cooperharvey6624 3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed watching the Carver
@seanlawrenz5168 2 жыл бұрын
His sincere enjoyment while driving this is enough to get me to really want the chance to drive it.
@GTX311 3 жыл бұрын
I love that it's a manual transmission. ❤
@bobvedder2451 3 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted a carver 1
@LUCKYMASON1 3 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful!
@VelhaGuardaTricolor Жыл бұрын
Nothing, and I mean nothing beats CYCLING to work. You get home 100% refreshed. I lived in Tottenham and worked in Pimlico and for years I cycled all through London every single day and it is the fondest memories I have from commuting.
@rodwood693 3 жыл бұрын
I bet that stereo only plays the “Top Gun” soundtrack! :)
@redpilledbiker 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@pdtech4524 3 жыл бұрын
3 wheels, it's technically classed as a motorbike! The old Reliant Robin 3 wheeler was able to be driven by someone who passed their motorbike license here in the UK.
@Reactionvideos200 3 жыл бұрын
Ridiculously funny
@supocarta74 3 жыл бұрын
My old man still got a runner and his giving to my son soon.... can't wait 😉
@longjonwhite Жыл бұрын
It’s a damn sight easier to get a full car license than a full bike license in the UK. The reason these monstrosities are not in production is because they take up the same amount of road space as a useful small car. It is a mere novelty, a totally pointless, impractical, overpriced p.o.s that pleases neither bikers nor car drivers.
@stephencrowther524 2 ай бұрын
It’s classed as a trike,not a motorcycle. (In U.K.)
@pdtech4524 2 ай бұрын
@@stephencrowther524 You can drive them on a motorcycle license, there is no such thing as a 'trike' test or license in the UK⚠️😳 In law it's classed as a motorcycle for the purposes of which test to take to drive them! All part of Bonkers Britain 🇬🇧 🙄
@trigongroupintl 3 жыл бұрын
LOOKS LIKE MUCH FUN DRIVING!
@eyeballdude 3 жыл бұрын
I love huge wheeled 4x4’s (not SUV’s) but the Carver is pretty cool! I wouldn’t mind having one! 😃
@FA-wf2lw 3 жыл бұрын
Love it . I want one .
@robmusk5201 3 жыл бұрын
I had a test drive in one when they first came out. It’s a lot of fun but I couldn’t afford it at the time, didn’t think you could still get them
@g7eit 3 жыл бұрын
Now that, it gorgeous. Love it.
@bicyclist2 3 жыл бұрын
If I had the money I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Don't forget to mention that it's Dutch. Richard Hammond on Top Gear did a great review of it. I'd want one in orange. It's great to see that it has a manual transmission. Thank you.
@R-Tap 3 жыл бұрын
Top Gear introduced the Carver. Still, super cool.
@RM-lj8bv 3 жыл бұрын
It's stunning.
@broncoupe 3 жыл бұрын
Such fun had the use of 1 years ago did our own version of top gun in it 2 up and i think we got to 100 mph down hill can go hunting for the video !!
@youarenotmygoal4890 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute insane. I want it!
@alvarosouviron1674 3 жыл бұрын
I always was amazed by the carver, such a wonderful concept
@stuartliddle7228 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vehicle. Perfect for revisiting with electric power. 1 person urban transport. Great design.
@LEGOpachinko 2 жыл бұрын
They only make electrical ones now (and it fits 2 persons)
@jjjones4469 3 жыл бұрын
I had one 15 years ago been out for years very fun
@EnterpriseXI 2 жыл бұрын
I really hope this becomes available in the US and not just in California
@Zoza15 3 жыл бұрын
This car type has yet to become mainstream, when the time is right, especially now these days!. Here in The Netherlands we have a scooter version, but i hope Vandenbrink will bring back their original design and make that electric too.
@thomson765 2 жыл бұрын
Carver is dutch and they are still in operation
@Zoza15 Жыл бұрын
@@thomson765 I know.
@7gpanda744 3 жыл бұрын
looks great..... only comment is that the head lights now looks different and are LED with Lens and looks thin and small to be futuristic looking.. Hope they can update that too on that awesome bike.... :)
@srinivasvaranasi1645 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Simply!
@jukeboxjohnnie 3 жыл бұрын
I was yawning until I saw the tilt, that looks great fun
@beastmastreakaninjadar6941 3 жыл бұрын
Oh. Look. A Lean Machine. Been there, done that. Saw one at Epcot.
@chrisolsen5280 3 жыл бұрын
Yep...I think the Lean Machine looked better. I wonder what happened to it? Going to have to go look it up now.
@toneyeye 3 жыл бұрын
This is the closest thing to my own concept of a personal vehicle for both city and rural life. Way more refined than mine though.
@lundove 3 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@celestepalm6949 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, love how James is just barely containing his gleeful kiddie excitement. It _is_ cool.
@daddada2984 3 жыл бұрын
We need mass production of that.
@stumerkaiba6431 3 жыл бұрын
No
@daddada2984 3 жыл бұрын
@@stumerkaiba6431 why?
@kmarche100 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah this machine has been on the go a long time. I remember looking at reviews years ago. Love to have one. I suspect we may hear about this machine more and more, even as an optional electric.
@aeasus 3 жыл бұрын
If there was an electric version available today, I would buy it.
@kmarche100 3 жыл бұрын
@@aeasus I kind of did some looking for this unit again on youtube after my reply on this article. It looks like there is an electric one out there. Don't know if they are available worldwide though.
@Aristocrafied 2 жыл бұрын
@@kmarche100 we have them running around in the Dutchlands, only go 45kph tho
@kmarche100 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aristocrafied Thanks for the reply. No kidding eh, well great for running around city. Thought they would be faster. Really nice unit .
@Aristocrafied 2 жыл бұрын
@@kmarche100 I bet they could make faster versions. I think it's mostly because they don't have anywhere to put more batteries for any kind of usable range
@jamaisvu2664 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking they should have done so Etching like this for the Polaris slingshot but this is just as awesome in reverse form
@jdm1066 3 ай бұрын
Carver 1 is the car of the Future... and it always will be... I saw this car on "Beyond 2000" back in the late 90's multiple names ago.
@dv9239 3 жыл бұрын
Futuristic tuk-tuk
@Splits-man 3 жыл бұрын
This car was presented by Top Gear years ago!
@benj5386 3 жыл бұрын
See video description
@timfarmer648 3 жыл бұрын
Super cool. 🤠
@juangarza9047 3 жыл бұрын
Love it
@3DJapan 3 жыл бұрын
It really does look like a snowboard carving through the snow.
@Dibs1978 3 жыл бұрын
I assumed this would be a review of the electric version (came out in 2019) not the petrol one, which came out in 2007.
@ek04show 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly whats the point of a petrol version . Should be electric /automatic with more AI /self drive button steering and gears with a digital dashboard so you don't have all those pedals and gear sticks that take up space
@Dibs1978 3 жыл бұрын
@@ek04show I think the issue is that this is a review of a very old vehicle. This review should have been done 12 or 13 years ago. Weird that they would review it like it is something new. Could not agree with you more.
@DoyaunEvans 3 жыл бұрын
@@ek04show It is a dual mode. It should be Hybrid petrol/electric.
@mini2nut67 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I would have preferred more footage from outside of the vehicle showing it leaning when turning, changing lanes, etc.
@thomasroberts5658 3 жыл бұрын
Cool ride
@iandlv6835 3 жыл бұрын
Saw one of these on T.G years ago, it was Orange and cost a bomb.
@voornaam3191 3 жыл бұрын
Right, that's the main problem. Expensive. Result? Nobody actually bought it. Let's hope the secondhand ones are getting into affordable price ranges. It is such a pitty that ALL concepts like this, are bound to end in a bankrupt. Developing such things is expensive, and rich potential customers simply kill it. They hesitate, until its faith is sealed. That happens all the time to any great new vehicle.
@ilovetool1 3 жыл бұрын
A company had a couple of these in New Zealand and took passengers for riders around Twisty rural roads.
@Big_John_C 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to drive one of these in the snow!
@G.M.. 3 жыл бұрын
I need one !
@super2008petro 3 жыл бұрын
I saw one live in wthite in traffic,in Dresden)
@johnfortich 3 жыл бұрын
AIRWOLF soundtrack should be played. 🙏 Just to drive this would be a dream come true. 🙏
@yickkuenlam235 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely car James.
@MBergyman 2 жыл бұрын
Wish it had two wheels up front even with the leaning. The leaning would put the weight in a better place than a traditional car, and the two wheels up front would almost double the braking power. We all know rear brakes are like 10-15% of the cars total braking. Having two wheels would allow for a little more robust front runner - I don’t doubt frequent front tire changes are necessary.
@peteadams7916 3 жыл бұрын
Great demo of this car (ver)!
@dasc0yne 3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted one so bad sine I saw it on Top Gear.
@brandyramos9372 3 жыл бұрын
How often do you change the front tired? No front sun visor?
@andrewsanchez424 3 жыл бұрын
Oh how cool
@ScottZ370 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't turn the ashtray into a cup holder what that suspension 😂😂
@ziggarillo 3 жыл бұрын
The cup would be perfectly stable and you're coffee would not slop about as in a normal car. I think you misunderstand how this system works, look it up.
@piuthemagicman 3 жыл бұрын
@@ziggarillo lol what he didn't misunderstand.
@ziggarillo 3 жыл бұрын
@@piuthemagicman inertia, perhaps you do as well?
@GrooveTasticThang 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see this on British roads again. My favourite TG review was of the Ecomobile 2 wheel capsule with Jeremy sat in the back being driven by the lady owner very quickly. Also look up the GM lean machine concept from late 1970’s, very similar to this ( I saw it as a kid at EPCOT Disney) stuck with me ever since. Enjoy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nteliZuCp57cpJ8.html
@gabrielmwenje4210 3 жыл бұрын
I like this!
@williamrice3052 3 жыл бұрын
There's a practical aspect to the tilt, if it didn't tilt it would be more likely to tip over... and much less fun. There was a company in the US called Venture Vehicles that planned to mass produce this technology as well but it never happened... if only
@caryd67 3 жыл бұрын
I imagine as with learning to ride a motorcycle, some parking lot practice would be good with this vehicle. You could explore some steeper steering angles at slow speed, practice with road cones, emergency braking,etc
@rogbrogb5341 3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't want to brake on a curve in this. Tippy! (Played with go-carts as a kid.) The triangle should be reversed: 2 wheels in front!
@djbigvee5488 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe they finally made it this was a concept car from the 90s only difference is the wheels have been switched around it was two wheels in the front one in the back but everything else the same
@AdyWalter 3 жыл бұрын
I recognise those roads, Kelham Hall and Southwell
@minero1775 3 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine forgetting it tilts all the time and making a sudden turn and then shitting my pants
@nicklockard 3 жыл бұрын
As a motorcyclist commuter, my experience says you rapidly acclimate. It only feels weird if it doesn't tilt. I tried to ride a trike motorcycle, and I was so unsure and freaked out. It scares the crap out of me.
@minero1775 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicklockard so you proved my point 😅 I've only ever driven cars so the sensation of a tilt would shit me up. You've been riding bikes so the lack of that sensation shits you up! Basically this is a car for bikers and trikes are bikes for car drivers 😅
@nicklockard 3 жыл бұрын
@@minero1775 LOL. No, I also drive cars. What I'm saying is your body and brain rapidly acclimate, typically five to ten minutes. You know that feeling you get when you've been skating or ice skating, then stop? It feels weird for 10 minutes because your brain is used to moving a certain way. I've taught several people to ride passenger on motorcycles. Getting over that initial fear of 'falling' takes about 5 turns. Pretty soon you realize that the HARDER you've leaned over, the MORE stable the system has become. It's all physics. Leaning is far more stable than not, because you lower your center of gravity more the harder you lean, thus making it much harder to tip over. I do get it if it is not for you; I'm just proposing to not fear it because you've no experience with it or don't understand it. Stay neutral until you've tried it a few times--the brain is super adaptive and wants, no CRAVES to learn and do new things--well mine does.
@TheVeritie 3 жыл бұрын
Be interesting to know how it handles wet roads and skids, especially with that tilting function. And what's the mileage for a full tank?...It is petrol, isn't it? Or is it electric?
@Urfinchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Electric carver made in netherland
@gsmarcano 3 жыл бұрын
Been around for 20 years, there was an example of one exactly the same design at Epcot center at Disney World Florida more than 20 years ago
@DaleWesley 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was also featured on an older show called Beyond 2000 back in the late 90’s.
@LUCKYMASON1 3 жыл бұрын
That's so futuristic!
@shaykraz3d 3 жыл бұрын
"You start becoming like a... crazed bend hunter" 🤣
@tedtheturbot 3 жыл бұрын
Weight? Engine? Power? Performance? MPG? Price?
@bishy33 3 жыл бұрын
I agree ....seriously lacking any form of information whatsoever......other than OOo it tilts, over and over again
@simonalexandercritchley439 3 жыл бұрын
I think it had a Daihatsu 660cc engine. Not that fast,because of the power/weight ratio,but have a look on the website. Very expensive.
@andrewhughes7092 3 жыл бұрын
@@bishy33 It was like watching a really bad Blue Peter presentation.
@ramakrishnas4536 3 жыл бұрын
Superb model
@carlmorgan2859 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@crozraven 3 жыл бұрын
if it's a steering wheel, it's a car.
@ggetoile 3 жыл бұрын
If this futuristic car has an ashtray, where’s the 8-track tape player?
@GreenPartyofMalaysia 3 жыл бұрын
Was it shot on location at Founders Building, Royal Holloway, Egham in Sirrey?
@radio73s 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👌
@6teve 3 жыл бұрын
Great Demo..🤔 What engine is in it, did i miss that bit..
@drd6416 3 жыл бұрын
600 cc daihatsu as I recall. Atvleastvthe earlier ones were
@AnElectricHorseSocorro 3 жыл бұрын
Put the 2 wheels in front, motor in rear wheel, canting front and rear steering- much more stable and safer.
@9w2xyz 3 жыл бұрын
rear steering is the worst at anything other than ambulatory speeds. Thats why they are on forklifts and earthmovers. On water, it would be different.
@rogerswearingen2950 3 жыл бұрын
Or for even more terrifying driving, put the front wheels in the middle of the car and have rear steering. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hd5zi6uL2Nm2h58.html
@EM-yp1cf 3 жыл бұрын
Arcimoto is set to acquire Tilting Motor Works which has their own patent on tilting trike technology. They say they will use the tech in future vehicles.
@vitalchance1032 3 жыл бұрын
This looks different and fun.
@moukafaslouka4796 3 жыл бұрын
It's a bit pricey but looks fun.
@javierrodriguez2863 3 жыл бұрын
We all need this instead of the huge vehicles that we have, we are solo drivers 99% of the time! I would get one
@SALMANMOHDJAVID 3 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@robt8620 3 жыл бұрын
I drove a Carver One a few years ago and only for a few miles, but i just couldnt get used to feel, think i need more time behind the wheel . I agree with the pot hole avoidance annoyance . Prefer riding a bike or driving a car , and yes it does feel like an arcade machine
@424io 3 жыл бұрын
What the name of that red bricked building in the background ?
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