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Old 02-25-2010, 01:12 PM   #29 (permalink)
zman
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Bouble - '01 Toyota Echo 2 door
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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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