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Old 04-20-2013, 04:18 PM   #71 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
What is the definition of "Seriously Underpowered" ?
When we are talking power to weight ratio, and look up the vehicles that score worst in that category (compare their 0-60 acceleration times f.i.), you will find not a single small car, unless your list has serious limitations.
The small cars have to be powerfull enough to maintain motorway speeds on a headwind. So they are. And their low weight makes them reach that speed rather quickly.
There is no such thing as small and seriously underpowered anymore.

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