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NeilBlanchard · 03-07-2012, 04:40 PM

Why was it banned? Was it significantly better? It does look rather aerodynamic, though a subtle narrowing of the rear track would help.

The cab forward shape reminds me of the new Audi R18. I wonder what the vents just ahead of the front wheels are for?

Here's another photo from Wikipedia:

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Why was it banned? Was it significantly better? It does look rather aerodynamic, though a subtle narrowing of the rear track would help. The cab forward shape reminds me of the new Audi R18. I wonder what the vents just ahead of the front wheels are for? Here's another photo from Wikipedia: __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 03-07-2012 at 04:46 PM..