The world's first flying car that you can buy has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.Dutch firm PAL-V revealed its final production model Tuesday and is now taking pre-orders for the car/aircraft on its website.PAL-V said the first delivery will be made in 2019 once the production model has received final safety certifications.The firm claims the two-person vehicle has a top road speed of about 100 miles per hour (mph) while it can reach 112 mph in the air. With a maximum altitude of 11,000 feet, the air range is estimated to top out at around 350 miles.
世界上第一款可购买的飞行汽车已在瑞士日内瓦国际车展上亮相.荷兰公司空陆两用车周二透露了其最终产品型号,现已在网站上开始预售.空陆两用车方表示,一旦生产模型获得最终安全认证,首次交付将在2019年完成。该公司声称,双人车辆的最高陆上时速可达每小时100英里,而其空中时速可达每小时112英里。最大海拔高度为11,000英尺,预计航程约为350英里。
Transforming from road to air isn't quite as simple as pushing a button, requiring manual intervention, but Pal-V claims this can be done in less than 10 minutes.
陆空转变并不仅仅是按下按钮那么简单,需要人工操作,但空陆两用车方声称人工操作10分钟之内即可完成。
The first limited edition model will retail at an expected 499,000 euros ($621,500) with only 90 available for sale. Thereafter a Liberty Sport Edition will be available for an expected price of 299,000 euros.
第一款限量版车型的零售价格预计为499,000欧元(约合621,500美元),仅售90辆。此后,“自由运动型车”将以299,000欧元的预计价格上市。
Flying lessons are included in the price andthe company's websiteis taking orders tied to hefty non-refundable reservation fees.The flying car is certified to fly under the rules of U.S. and European safety agencies but owners will need a pilot's licence. Pilots will also need access to a small airstrip to take off and land.
飞行课程包含在价格中,公司网站正在接受预约订单,高额订单费用不予退还。该飞行汽车经认证可按照欧美安全机构规定飞行,但车主需要飞行员驾驶执照。飞行员还需通过一个小型简易机场起飞着陆。
译张春艳