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01-23-2009, 02:43 PM
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01-23-2009, 03:36 PM
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We shall see, but it appears that the classic shape will change further (due to the Euro bureaucrat rules) and not in a good way. From the pics (and the Car Magazine text) it appears that both the front and the rear will grow in volume, like most cars these days.
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01-23-2009, 07:07 PM
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01-23-2009, 07:09 PM
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Quote from the article:
10% lower weight is a welcome change 
‘In this discipline, we learned a lot from the Carrera GT,’ said Dürheimer. ‘The supercar taught us plenty about carbonfibre, so that composite materials can soon be a serious alternative to aluminium. The secret to feasibility is automation, an area where we still have a bit of work to do.'
‘Together with other changes, the much more sophisticated material mix should help to reduce the kerbweight by ten percent and with it the fuel consumption – no mean feat in view of the more powerful engines and the more complex chassis set-up.’
‘Together with other changes, the much more sophisticated material mix should help to reduce the kerbweight by ten percent and with it the fuel consumption – no mean feat in view of the more powerful engines and the more complex chassis set-up.’
01-23-2009, 07:10 PM
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01-23-2009, 09:17 PM
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In related news, Lotus has power window mechanisms that weigh less than the manual versions. How do you feel about that?
01-23-2009, 09:50 PM
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01-23-2009, 11:23 PM
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way too much bodywork at the rear, unless that is the camoflauge.
