Nice engine, ugly car.
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Nice engine, ugly car.
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102542
The body must have been done in Europe. I can't see American DCX designers doing that. That would be a bad as engine to have though 70mpg (real world) and Diesel reliability
The body must have been done in Europe. I can't see American DCX designers doing that. That would be a bad as engine to have though 70mpg (real world) and Diesel reliability
WASHINGTON -- DaimlerChrysler AG executives on Tuesday unveiled a four-passenger, diesel-powered concept car that they say would earn a fuel economy rating of 70 mpg and would meet tough new U.S. tailpipe emission standards.
The inspiration for its design is an odd undersea creature called the boxfish, which engineers and designers found has some of nature's best streamlining and a structure that is lightweight but strong.
The inspiration for its design is an odd undersea creature called the boxfish, which engineers and designers found has some of nature's best streamlining and a structure that is lightweight but strong.
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Re: Nice engine, ugly car.
Originally Posted by poSSum
You mean like the "Boxfish" mentioned in the article? 
Lot's more on it at the Autoextremist.
Lot's more on it at the Autoextremist.
LOL.
I didn't read the article....had a few people come to my office as I opened the page!
Glad others see it too though! 
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70mpg and it's not a hybrid; It Can't Be!!! (j/k)
This is something we need over here. Hybrid technology is only helpful with stop/go driving.
Small Diesel engines on lightweight vehicles = high mpg.
This is something we need over here. Hybrid technology is only helpful with stop/go driving.
Small Diesel engines on lightweight vehicles = high mpg.
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Re: Nice engine, ugly car.
The article states the 70mpg is 30% higher than what a production vehical would have. Even after you deduct the 30%, tt still gets close to 50mpg(49mpg). The rear of the car reminds me of a Aztek, I don't think it would sell.
From what I've been reading around magazines and the net, there will be alot more diesel engine cars over here... The one thing you can't beat is a diesel's reliability...
From what I've been reading around magazines and the net, there will be alot more diesel engine cars over here... The one thing you can't beat is a diesel's reliability...
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Re: Nice engine, ugly car.
you guys heard of a hcci engine?
if you read the economist, it's in the new "intelligent living" side copy
pretty interesting
the benefits of a petrol engine with the benefits of a diesel
if i can find another article on it, i'll post it
if you read the economist, it's in the new "intelligent living" side copy
pretty interesting
the benefits of a petrol engine with the benefits of a diesel
if i can find another article on it, i'll post it
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