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MetroMPG · 01-08-2009, 11:28 PM

I've been assuming that the ideal teardrop as shown applies in both plan and profile views. Could be wrong. Phil?

The EV1 had a lot of plan taper (the rear wheel track is 9" narrower than the front according to this site), and a pronounced conical shape from the rear window aft that doesn't really show up in most photos.

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