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Can't help thinking that a 2000-2002 VW Polo TDi would be this exact car. To illustrate:
Weight - the 2001 was based on the early 90s Polo so no super heavy/safety carp.
Engine - 3cyl TDI (PD) engine, 1.4 litre and about 70hp.
The combination I think is a sweet-spot in Diesel small hatchback design. Kind of matched but not beat in any way by the Bluemotion.
Full disclosure - I had a Polo TDi a few years ago and it was excellent for FE. But I wanted more power so I went Peugeot 206 (2.0 HDi) and then my current Fabia.
EDIT : Some people have put a full VTEC Honda into an original Mini (not MINI) so I suspect a Diesel would be OK.
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Originally Posted by Gabriel Voisin about FWD
The system has the following merits: 1) It makes it easier to lower the centre of gravity and bring it forward. 2) It will free us from that unbelievable stupidity:a transmission shaft and tunnel between the engine in front of the driver and the driven wheels. 3) Front wheel drive will increase the interior space of the body, reduce the car's weight and diminish the cost price 4)It will annoy 320Touring by just being better  . |
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Last edited by Arragonis; 02-13-2010 at 06:34 PM..
Reason: MINI (aka Wankermobile) <> Mini
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