[kach22i]

Originally Posted by rmay635703

Frank the passengers could sit backwards

I need to draw this, or do some sort of overlay.

EDIT-1:
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I could fold up the legs of the people on the rear. Remember the transaxle shown is in the middle, not where the legs are. Still, the feet have to stop short of the axle, going over the top is not an option, right?

EDIT-2: Trimmed it up, not template perfect, but closer to my earlier freehand sketches.


The human figures could sit more upright like in the original VW Beetle, but again, I was shooting for those earlier sketches which were very compact.

I'm showing a 7'-11" wheelbase, not sure if that is a perfect match for the Beetle. If stretched to 8'-5" or more, there could be more leg room, maybe even split it front and back if adding a whole 12 inches.

EDIT-3 Yepper's, a close match, which is what I remembered.
Volkswagen Beetle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wheelbase 2,400 mm (94.5 in)

I'm showing 95", but need more length.

EDIT-4: Not a VW, but shows how far forward (and low) you might be able to go, if willing to risk your life.


EDIT-5: I forgot to think in 3D, the rear passenger will have to be a single center placement if the teardrop shape is to be followed in plan. Therefore his feet (as 6-foot male as shown) may end up raised in the air, like a lounge chair.

EDIT-6: Some body issues at the rear I did not quite expect, which is why I like working in clay verses going back and forth between different views.

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