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Old 01-11-2008, 09:25 PM   #22 (permalink)
Peter7307
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
The Model T comparison is appropriate in the big picture, in terms of getting a chunk of the population into cars that weren't in them before - with all its implications.

But the Nano will offer much more performance than the T.

60 mph vs. about 45
50 mpg vs. about 25

Oh - and you don't have to use a hand crank to start it! (Though at 0.6L, a kick starter wouldn't be out of place.)

(Disclaimer: of course, can't vouch for the accuracy of the Nano's figures.)
Actually the car which first came to my mind was Citroen's 2CV built for exactly the same purpose in France after WWII.
Two cylinders , air cooled , four speed gearbox , one instrument , seated four / five and could , literally , traverse a ploughed field carrying a basket of eggs and not have one crack. It could also take a pig to market and was designed to be bought by people who had never owned a car previously.

Cheers , Pete.
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