MPM Erelis
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Erelis (formerly PS 160) |
The Erelis—previously known as the PS 160—represented the only model developed by the now-closed French automaker MPM Motors beginning in 2016. This vehicle is an adapted iteration of the Tagaz Aquila.
Originally launched under the name "PS160," the coupe was rebranded as "Erelis" by MPM in August 2018. The Erelis was designed to be the inaugural model in a lineup of cost-effective sports cars from MPM Motors. The term "Erelis" translates to eagle in the Lithuanian tongue.
Its first public appearance occurred at the Paris Motor Show in 2018.
Powertrain
The initial pre-production PS160 versions were equipped with a 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Orion (4G18S) inline-four petrol engine generating .
After forming a collaboration with Groupe PSA, this engine was substituted with a 1.2-liter turbocharged PSA Group PureTech three-cylinder unit delivering , coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This enhancement lowered emissions to under 150 g/km of , coinciding with the transition to the Erelis name.
| (pre-series) PS 160 | (series) Erelis | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | inline 4 Mitsubishi 4G18S |
inline 3 PSA EB2ADTS |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Petrol | |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,584 | 1,199 |
| Maximum power | 100 hp (75 kW) | 96 kW (129 hp) |
| Peak torque | 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) | 238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft) |
| at rpm | 3,000 | 1,750 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| CO₂ emissions (g/km) | 158 | 119 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 55 | |
| Curb weight (EU) | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb) | |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6.2 |
Features
The MPM Erelis is available exclusively with a single equipment package, which includes:
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Climate control air conditioning
- LED daytime running lamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Sport-style bucket seats
- ALPINE HiFi MP3 audio system with USB connectivity and four speakers