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Originally Posted by gtkid2002
Okay - wrote up some basic goals I want to hit for now.
Use a stock(ish) VW Bug chassis*
I want to hit 80mpg highway
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Unlikely to ever happen with the regular thirsty VW Bug engines.
Don't forget Mike's Aerocivic is a lean-burn Honda, that he aeromodded to get and keep it in the lean-burn mode despite going faster.
He started out with a far more efficient engine than the Beetle.
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* Bug chassis can be modified if needed, but not like chop the whole thing apart and just use parts of it. Although shortening it could be interesting too.
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Shortening of the body will generally result in worse aerodynamics if width and height are kept the same.
Additionally, the short length will force you towards steeper angles while you want smooth curves.
The bulbous front isn't the real problem on a Beetle - it's the back.