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Old 05-25-2009, 01:03 PM   #66 (permalink)
JacobAziza
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Originally Posted by Cd View Post
I vote for Metros idea.
. These cars really start to look like one of those Tango cars.
So I'm not the only one who's heard of the Tango! Commuter Cars - The TANGO, ultra-narrow electric car for commuting; 0-60 in 4 seconds

Having passengers lined up instead of side by side seems to make so much more sense to me. Lower cd, easier to park (motorcycle style) you could even lane split in heavy traffic (in CA at least).
Even the automotive x-prize makes it a requirement that the passengers be side-by-side. I just don't see the advantage.

I realize the contest is over, but I'd like to see a smart which is half the width and twice the length.
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A few months ago I returned home just as my neighbor pulled into his driveway. It was cold (around freezing) with some rain and sleet, and he yells to me: You rode your bike? In this weather?!?

So the other day we both returned home at the same time again, only now the weather is warm, sunny, with no wind. And I yell to him: You took the car? In this weather?!?
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