Originally Posted by 94mgm

Volkswagen already had a 78mpg car on the market. I drove one. Great, usable car and it wasn't a hybrid. The car had an automatic start/stop system. The engine would stop at a red light and come back to life when you hit the throttle.

here is one for sale they are worth more today than when they were new, http://www.dba.dk/asp/soegning/detail.asp?annonceid=53500113.

Audi made one to. http://www.dba.dk/asp/soegning/detail.asp?annonceid=53500113

The body and mechanical parts including the engine was made of magnesium.