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Old January 21st 2007, 11:25
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Carbon Fibre Bug? Wow. Now THAT could be a 0-60mph slingshot.

Actually, regardless of the safety and expense issues, I think a Bug that weighs that little, but still retains it's other original physical dimensions (no aerodynamic mods for downforce), would be so light, you would have a fraction of the mechanical grip necessary to maintain control of the car at highway speed, and create so much lift vs. weight that you'd likely be airborne before 100mph, further compounding the inherent impact safety concerns of carbon fibre, and carbon Kevlar.

Neat thought though....
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