05-31-2014, 06:03 PM
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It looks like the Subaru xt6.
Some one could fit the template to this:
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05-31-2014, 07:43 PM
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Shooting for 600 miles of range at 65-70 mph out of a vx.
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05-31-2014, 08:09 PM
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That Civic was mentioned on here a while back; evidently it was recently sold. I wanted details on the drivetrain but the guy never replied. :/
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06-01-2014, 12:52 AM
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I'm thinking — get an early Barracuda backlight and a Superbeetle windshield and just fill in between with whatever car fits.
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06-01-2014, 07:56 AM
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I find the rear of this car very interesting aerodynamically. It is clear that the designer placed a very high value on getting the underside air re energized smoothly with that 3-4 degree broad diffuser. The top profile view of that rear area of the car also shows a lot of though.
He apparently compromised on the rear plan profile, in favor of doing a smooth gradual taper in plan. Not something we usually think about, but it looks clean, at least visually.
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06-01-2014, 03:19 PM
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Compare with the BMW Mille Miglia from the Ville de Este thread:
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06-04-2014, 05:53 PM
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06-04-2014, 06:48 PM
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Awesome pics.
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06-04-2014, 09:28 PM
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06-05-2014, 01:41 AM
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I like those fenders a lot.
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