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Old 10-27-2017, 01:08 PM   #26 (permalink)
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It's notional, but the 36hp Beetle is (barely) capable of 40mpg in favorable circumstances. This would have the same weight as a stock Beetle and 25/40ths the aerodynamic drag.

Plus the wheel spats. I think the biggest knock is the fan should be foreshortened. It looks cock-eyed.
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