$2,000 for used 100mpg "car" - Page 2

budomove · 07-25-2006, 04:34 AM

how small of a diesel engine could you get to power this? Match the vw 1 liter car in mpg?!

MetroMPG · 07-25-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by budomove

how small of a diesel engine could you get to power this? Match the vw 1 liter car in mpg?!

I don't think so

This thing is small, and probably light, and it has a small frontal area, but it's not very aerodynamic.

budomove · 07-25-2006, 05:11 AM

Is the sunroof large enough to clear an ejection seat? That may be your only chance at surviving a crash in this thing.

MetroMPG · 07-25-2006, 05:14 AM

Good idea! You could probably jury rig a system using an airbag sensor from a newer car.

ketel0ne · 07-25-2006, 06:48 AM

http://eco-fueler.net/index.php?id=bm1011

Along the same lines, still just a concept though.

PS. Maybe you guys have covered this one, I am new here

. Thanks to MetroMPG for the invite.

MetroMPG · 07-25-2006, 07:05 AM

Hey, welcome ketelOne! (Why don't you post a brief "hello" in the introductions forum and tell us a bit about your car & your mpg goals.)

Cool car. Have to read that one in more detail. Gotta run now, however.

The Toecutter · 07-25-2006, 08:46 AM

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Three wheelers are a rollover waiting to happen. 150 mph three wheelers even more unstable. A Hayabusa engine in that thing would make it a death trap, if it's not already.

So? Haven't you ever heard?

Death trap = FUN!

I ♥ my GT6.

Yes, the above was said in a slightly mocking manner.

In all seriousness, that car could use a good roll cage. Would make it have some semblence of safety. As it is, it's about like a motorcycle.

Matt Timion · 07-25-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Toecutter

Yes, the above was said in a slightly mocking manner.

In all seriousness, that car could use a good roll cage. Would make it have some semblence of safety. As it is, it's about like a motorcycle.

Heh.. that car makes my n600 look like a hummer