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jamesqf · 12-10-2015, 02:14 PM

Lotus Europa with turbocharged Honda Insight drivetrain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Europa Notice the curb weight - 1,320 to 1,570 lb - is a good 300-500 lbs less than the Insight, which is about the lightest production car of this century. Replace the fiberglass with carbon fiber, make use of titanium for structural elements, and other modern lightweight materials where possible.

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jamesqf Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 5,209 Thanks: 225 Thanked 811 Times in 594 Posts	Lotus Europa with turbocharged Honda Insight drivetrain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Europa Notice the curb weight - 1,320 to 1,570 lb - is a good 300-500 lbs less than the Insight, which is about the lightest production car of this century. Replace the fiberglass with carbon fiber, make use of titanium for structural elements, and other modern lightweight materials where possible.