The 'Erelis' (formerly the PS 160) was the first and only car produced by the defunct French car manufacturer MPM Motors from 2016. It is a modified Tagaz Aquila.

MPM Erelis
Overview
ManufacturerMPM Motors
Production2016-2020
AssemblyTrappes, Yvelines, France
Powertrain
Engine1.2L 3-cyl
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase104.3 in (2,649 mm)
Curb weight1,225 kg (2,701 lb)

Originally named "PS160", MPM renamed its coupe "Erelis" in August 2018.[1] The Erelis was designed as the first model of a range of vehicles developed by MPM Motors in order to offer a sports car at an affordable price. Erelis means eagle in Lithuanian.

The Erelis made its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show 2018.[2]

Powertrain

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During its development and for pre-series models, the MPM PS160 used a single gasoline engine, a 1.6 liter Mitsubishi Orion (4G18S) producing 75 kW (100 hp).[3]

Then, following the signing of an agreement with PSA, it was replaced with 1.2-liter turbocharged PSA Group PureTech 3-cylinder engine producing 96 kW (129 hp) coupled to a 6-speed gearbox, passing under the bar of 150 g / km of CO2.[4][5] This change to the Peugeot-Citroën engine is accompanied by its name change.

(pre-series) PS 160 (series) Erelis
Engine inline 4
Mitsubishi 4G18S
inline 3
PSA EB2ADTS
Aspiration Naturally aspirated Turbocharged
Fuel Petrol
Cylinder capacity (cm³) 1,584 1,199
Max power 75 kW (100 hp) 96 kW (129 hp)
Max torque 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) 238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft)
at rpm 3,000 1,750
Gearbox 5 speed manual 6 speed manual
Top speed (km/h) unknown unknown
0–100 km/h (s) n/a n/a
Fuel consumption (L/100 km) 7,2 n/a
Emissions CO2 (g/km) 158 119
Tank capacity (L) 55
Unloaded mass (EU) 1,225 kg (2,701 lb)
Environmental Standard Euro 6 Euro 6.2

Equipment

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Erelis dashboard
 
Erelis interior via backseat

The MPM Erelis offers only one package with the following equipment:

  • Anti-intrusion alarm
  • Air conditioner
  • LED daytime running lights
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Sports bucket seats
  • Audio system HiFi MP3 4HP ALPINE Audio USB

References

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  1. ^ "MPM Erelis 1.2 Turbo : ne l'appelez plus PS160 !". Boitier Rouge (in French). 23 August 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  2. ^ "MPM Erelis : la sportive française à 16 490 €". Caradisiac.com (in French). Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  3. ^ "MPM PS160 : La nouvelle voiture… française !". tf1 (in French). 30 January 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  4. ^ "MPM PS160 : 1er essai exclusif de la low-cost française". Boitier Rouge (in French). 26 November 2017. Archived from the original on 21 May 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  5. ^ "FAQ MPM Motors". MPM Motors (in French). Retrieved 17 September 2018.
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