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ecofreak · 08-03-2010, 03:46 PM

What if you pull a low-HP VW diesel from a Thing or Beetle, and stick it in a more lightweight, aerodynamic car like a Geo Metro or Ford Festiva/fiesta?

Popped into my head. Craig Vetter's philosophy of low HP, low Cd is getting to me.

Of course, this would be incredibly time consuming. Does anyone know of any good Beetle kit cars?

EDIT: Arragonis, great idea. A Morris minor already gets great MPG off the bat, 50-60 to boot if driving without any actual technique, and the lumbering thing could easily get a lowered chassis, fiberglass bodykit, etc.

I've also heard of medium sized 4 stroke motorcycle engines (250cc-600cc) transplanted into subcompacts, like Minis and Fiat 126s.

I'd like to dream, but I'd also like some more practical plans. Could some cars actually make do with some sort of sail?

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ecofreak EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	What if you pull a low-HP VW diesel from a Thing or Beetle, and stick it in a more lightweight, aerodynamic car like a Geo Metro or Ford Festiva/fiesta? Popped into my head. Craig Vetter's philosophy of low HP, low Cd is getting to me. Of course, this would be incredibly time consuming. Does anyone know of any good Beetle kit cars? EDIT: Arragonis, great idea. A Morris minor already gets great MPG off the bat, 50-60 to boot if driving without any actual technique, and the lumbering thing could easily get a lowered chassis, fiberglass bodykit, etc. I've also heard of medium sized 4 stroke motorcycle engines (250cc-600cc) transplanted into subcompacts, like Minis and Fiat 126s. I'd like to dream, but I'd also like some more practical plans. Could some cars actually make do with some sort of sail? Last edited by ecofreak; 08-03-2010 at 05:29 PM..