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Old 05-31-2013, 08:27 AM   #54 (permalink)
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But maybe a creature that lives in the air would be more suitable to study. How about scorpions? Similar shape to lobsters & maybe move just as fast? Imagine a world where we could all have cars as aerodynamically efficient as lobsters, or eventually scorpions!! SCORPION PODS!!!!
Observe closely how the shoulder blades and hip bones allow the cheetah to slice cleanly through the air:

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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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