View Full Version : Leg Room in the Aptera?
foundit
01-02-2008, 02:46 PM
Does anyone know the specifics about the leg room. The car looks kinda small to me but the inside looks rather large. Will it comfortable for someone like me who is 6'3" tall and weights 255 pounds?
Holander
01-02-2008, 07:52 PM
From everything that I have heard, the leg room, and head room are above and beyond that for any normal human being. The car is only a 2 seater and the interior is rather large. The car itself is actually large then you would think. Watch some of the video in the video section of this forum where you can see it driving on the road next to other cars. It's really not a "tiny" car. You should be fine at 6'3" driving the car and you should be more then comfortable.
Yanquetino
01-02-2008, 09:54 PM
My guess matches Holander's: there is probably more cabin room in the Aptera than one might think. Of course, the most "famous" interior photo was taken with a wide-angle lense, so we really can't tell. Steve Fambro isn't exactly a pygmy, however, and he seems to have plenty of leg and elbow room when in the driver's seat. ;) Maybe in the near future they'll post the actual specifications on their web site...?
3-4-me
01-06-2008, 11:10 PM
I ran across something on their website(maybe the FAQ) that said:
6'1" was comfortable, and with some seat "tweaking", 6'5" would be comfortable.
At 6'4" I too have concerns, but I think I can deal with it.
c0mp13x
01-08-2008, 07:12 PM
Does anyone know the specifics about the leg room. The car looks kinda small to me but the inside looks rather large. Will it comfortable for someone like me who is 6'3" tall and weights 255 pounds?About 1 minute into this video a guy 6'2" 240lbs, says he fits fine inside the Aptera. That's pretty close to your size, so you should fit no problem. I also have read - as others have, that with seat cushion adjustments the Aptera will take someone up to 6'5".
CBS8 Video Thread (http://www.apteraforum.com/showthread.php?t=49)
typ-1h
01-09-2008, 07:15 PM
there is plenty of room for the average Californian especially in the leg department. People at about 6'4" and taller may not be as comfortable while driving as can be expected in any enclosed vehicle.
qpham63
02-24-2008, 06:35 AM
there is plenty of room for the average Californian especially in the leg department. People at about 6'4" and taller may not be as comfortable while driving as can be expected in any enclosed vehicle.
I think you will fit.
I am 5' 6" and while seated with the seat not all the way back. Look at my picture, you will see that my feet are not at the pedals I am about 5 or 6 inches away from the pedals. It is roomy. Like I have written before, it reminded me of my 914. I had a room mate that was 6'4". He bought one of my 914s. It fits him fine with the seat all the way back.
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