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Originally Posted by Blacktree
There absolutely is an in between. I would even argue that sporty vs efficient is a false dichotomy. Especially considering that making a car more efficient can also make it more sporty.
It seems Toyota have decided to make the Prius a little sportier (or at least look sportier), to attract more buyers. Considering the waning Prius sales, you can't blame them for changing things up.
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I'd consider the 1993, GM Impact/ EV1, land speed record car, at 183-mph to qualify as a candidate in this regard.
All-up mass, frontal area, Cd, R-R coefficient, and available horsepower would constitute the test envelope.
And we know from NASCAR / Bonneville back-yo-back comparisons, that the Impact/ EV1, without the curve-resistance of the Fort Stockton oval track, would demonstrate a terminal velocity well in excess of 183-mph in a straight line contest.