Tell me if this sounds interesting...... - LotusTalk

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 04:36 PM

0-60mph in 4.5 seconds
1/4 mile standing start in 12.4 seconds
a top speed of 132mph
160+ BHP
12,500 redline
a six speed sequential gearbox.

2 seats, RWD, some practicality, cargo space, all starting at around $30k

just based on what i told you do you think it sounds interesting?
do you think that when the economy gets better that (more)people would want such a vehical?

let me know what your opinions are and then ill disclose more information..

Gabriel Tyler · 01-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Don't know? Does it look like a Gremlin?

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabriel Tyler

Don't know? Does it look like a Gremlin?

thankfully no..

trav34 · 01-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Smart car with a motorcycle engine?

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by trav34

Smart car with a motorcycle engine?

dang

i didnt think any one would have got it

SweetDaddyD · 01-21-2009, 05:03 PM

I thought you were gonna make a car. lol. I think Val at one time was pitching theoritical sports cars to us

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

I thought you were gonna make a car. lol. I think Val at one time was pitching theoritical sports cars to us

not make a car exactly...a european company that makes the kit to do the swap is looking for US distributors and i was pondering the idea

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Hello Kitty · 01-21-2009, 05:29 PM

For some real power, try the Smart Diablo

Randy Chase · 01-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bayside blue

not make a car exactly...a european company that makes the kit to do the swap is looking for US distributors and i was pondering the idea

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Is there a reverse gear?

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

For some real power, try the Smart Diablo

problem with that is that the engine sits where the passenger seat is...plus it makes not a whole lot more power

this one has the engine where its supposed to be lol

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Is there a reverse gear?

thats actually a good question...and im gonna hunt down the answer for you

edit: just found out it has a seperate electric motor for reverse

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 05:52 PM

...m... · 01-21-2009, 06:13 PM

...personally, i think the engine swap would be put to better use in a smart roadster - admittedly prohibitive to get ahold of one, though...

bayside blue · 01-21-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

...personally, i think the engine swap would be put to better use in a smart roadster - admittedly prohibitive to get ahold of one, though...

i think so too and they are working on the kit for that now (supposedly) but i doubt the good ol US wont get the car

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