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Old 02-07-2011, 06:34 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lowglider View Post
A mid-engined Porsche with max mpg, what a brilliant idea!
I think that idea has been done before.... Otmar's 914 Electric


...Oh, and there is access to the top of the Box engine. There is a panel up under where the top stows that is removed for access to the top side of the engine.

I'm still wondering about the height requirements. If the Prius drivetrain is short enough, it would leave some significant space in front of the drivetrain for more batteries.

-soD
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