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Originally Posted by The Toecutter
Its specs are quite impressive, although I think a naturally-aspirated diesel engine from a VW Rabbit or a VW Golf TDI engine would be a better choice than that of a Citroen 2CV(the front of the Tryane II wuld probably have to re-designed to accomodate it).
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Toecutter
I think you are missing the point of the Tryane II and this forum ?
There are two reasons why it it impressive one is the body it's aerodynamics and weight and the other is the engine.
The 2cv engine even powering a 2cv can achieve 35mpg+ around town and 55mpg+ on the freeway , it is a very light engine [ can easily be picked up by one person ] and there is a 5 speed gearbox available for it.
Because the engine is light coming from a light car [ look up the weight of a 2cv compared to a Rabbit ! ] the rest of the transmission components are light to match it.
regards Paul