Date:         Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:44:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Don Spence <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
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From:         Don Spence <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
Subject:      Re: smart car
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Of course i meant mini generator to finish the package.
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> Date:    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:56:13 -0600
> From:    Don Spence <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
> Subject: Re: smart car
>
> Keep up with freeway traffic...? The ones they sell here in Canada
> are governed at 135 kph (84 mph). The europeans get even faster
> versions. I was passed and quickly while cruising at 135 on the
> autoroute in France.
>
> There are three engine variants offering 50, 61 and 74 bhp all out of
> 698 cc. The top end Brabus will do 0-60mph in 12.3 secs with a top
> speed (electronically limited) of 94 mph and a combined 53.3 mpg
> (imperial). It's vital statistics are 2,500 mm  or 8'2" long, 1,537
> mm or 5'0" wide (mirrors folded) and 1549 mm or 5'1" high.  Wheelbase
> is 5'11" and it weighs 730 kg.
>
> I'd think you could dolly tow it backwards (RWD)  and have a lot of
> fun setting up your "Miniature Motor Home". You'd just need to find a
> mini compressor to complete the package.
>
> No I haven't tried to "park" one inside a Vanagon.
>
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