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Old 09-04-2017, 12:29 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
Okay, I have to be the nay-sayer, perhaps a city truck needs to be a cab-over-engine for visiblity and shorter wheelbase, more manuverable in tight quarters.
Another advantage of the COE layout is the access to the drivetrain components, and it's also the point for big rigs. Not to mention the possibility of keeping it more compact overall while retaining the same load capacities.


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Perhaps aerodynamics are not a priority in a mostly 35 mph environment.
It is possible to enhance the aerodynamics even in a COE rig.
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