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Old 10-03-2019, 10:58 AM   #3224 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ennored View Post
Missed this one a few years back. Couldn't find it here.

https://www.lyonsmotorcar.com/

Calling it a "Streamliner" makes it aerodynamic, right?
Supposed to come out in 2020, with a 0-60 of under 2-seconds.
https://www.lyonsmotorcar.com/videos

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DOHC V8 twin turbocharged 1700 HP Nelson Racing Engines Revolution 4 cam with twin intercoolers, AWD 7 speed sequential gearbox.
AWD with an all electric planned in the future.

I can see from the website the designer is a graphic designer (2D design) and had a love affair with Lamborghini in the 1980's, this explains some of the 2-Dimensional thinking remnants as they are twisted into 3D shapes.

Don't get me wrong, this is a very 3D shape (w/aero considerations), but it got there with 2D thinking - in my opinion.

Add to the fact that any ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cooling requirements are going to kill most good aerodynamics, take Bugatti for instance and there is something left on the table.

A nice try, but does not make my heart go pitter-patter, as much as I want it to.

I foresee serious overheating issues unless lots of HP taken out for fan cooling. I'm stating this as compared to similar cars in this class. Maybe they are using a new type of radiator (just a guess)?
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