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Originally Posted by rmay635703
too bad the chassis wouldn't easily fit a Honda Insight G1 setup, that should push the FE a tad past the 109mpg 
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Ryan |
I apologize - I'm not up on the Insight G1 specs .. but google shows that they are pretty darned impressive.
The WIKISPEED SGT01 can do over 100 mpg using a stock Honda R18a engine. It was built to do over 100 mpg, because that's what the X-prize specified. After that, it was a race, so the design did not use the most fuel efficient engine. It's still got very good performance. I'm sure that the G1 powertrain in a car that light aerodynamic would be very impressive.
The car IS modular, so if someone were to locate an Insight G1 motor/transmission/axle set that needed a new home ... it could be built into a module and swapped in for a test. Not sure if it would all fit into 40 x 40 x 20 inches, but it would be fun to try!