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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

Didn't Homer Simpson do this and fail?

Spectacularly, if I recall.

Originally Posted by ttoyoda

rykoala
You are describing this:
http://www.arielatom.com/
With a low power engine and more bodywork.

You know, I'd bet an Atom is already halfway efficient, considering it performs on par with a lot of supercars. Taller gearing and a less aggressively-tuned engine (it comes with a Chevy in the US, and a Honda in Europe, I believe).

See also: Caterham Se7en:
http://www.uscaterham.com/home.html