In response to ALS question about the limiting design parameters I came up with the following which would make it a realistic production car:
Target price equal to current mid range sedans. $17000 to $25000
4 passanger
Use as many stock parts as possible - steering, suspension, interior, wheels, exhaust, emmision, electronics, cluster - would be mostly components from current production cars
Unibody made from standard materials and standard manufacturing processes - welded sheetmetal and plastic components.
Power plant: currently avilable technology
Target range :500 - 600 miles
Target FE: 60+ at 65 mph
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