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*brndck* · 07-03-2008, 07:43 PM

hope this isn't a repost. but its the 1st new vw i'd actually consider owning
full article here -> http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/laugh-at-high-g.html

YoungGun · 07-03-2008, 07:45 PM

It's a deathtrap.

hassanbakar123 · 07-03-2008, 07:49 PM

i want to see the crash test video

Mi Beardo es Loco · 07-03-2008, 07:50 PM

does it come rwd?

kouki_s14 · 07-03-2008, 08:00 PM

Drag coefficient of .16 dam!

(Update: The car reportedly has anti-lock brakes, stability control and airbags. According to Canadian Driver, "Volkswagen says the One-Liter Car is as safe as a GT sports car registered for racing. With the aid of computer crash simulations, the car was designed with built-in crash tubes, pressure sensors for airbag control and front crumple zones.")

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi Beardo es Loco

does it come rwd?

Even if it was rwd, 8.5hp wont exactly spin tires.

***S14DB*** · 07-03-2008, 08:08 PM

Looks like the engine is in the back.

Omarius Maximus · 07-03-2008, 08:13 PM

I'd buy one...then swap a 2.0tfsi into it.

luftrofl · 07-03-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungGun

It's a deathtrap.

You Tube

Different car, similar size.

They can make small, light cars really strong now

thejapino · 07-03-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luftrofl

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s

Different car, similar size.

They can make small, light cars really strong now

I'd be so scared to get T-boned in that thing though.

Matej · 07-03-2008, 09:53 PM

Wheel fitment failure.

YoungGun · 07-03-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

Wheel fitment failure.

Whatchu talking yo? It's tucking the whole rear wheel.

logik23 · 07-06-2008, 01:45 AM

It's made of carbon fiber which means if you are in a crash, the car will disintegrate, but you will be unharmed. It's lik ein Formula1 where the driver hits the wall at 200mph and walks away, the F1 cars are made of CF and other composites that absorb all the impact so that the driver does not. I have no doubt that this thing is very safe.

C. Senor · 07-06-2008, 02:57 AM

what the hell is that thing. wouldnt even set foot in it. be too scared of it breaking..lol. didnt they have something similar to this thing like 5 years back?

*brndck* · 07-06-2008, 10:01 AM

ya if you read the article, they've had this concept car for a few years, but never considered implementing it till the cost of carbon fiber came down a bit.

*Quail* · 07-06-2008, 11:32 AM

Looks like something from Ridge Racer 4!!

Love the interior

norbac · 07-06-2008, 11:56 AM

what a weird car, now this one seriously looks like a homer simpson designed car, lol

*jackjack* · 07-06-2008, 02:26 PM

holy hell, thats crazy.

07-03-2008, 07:43 PM	#1
brndck fwuffy bunny rigor mortis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: costa mesa, ca Age: 27 Posts: 3,152 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: brndck	282 mpg vw? hope this isn't a repost. but its the 1st new vw i'd actually consider owning full article here -> http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/laugh-at-high-g.html __________________ I am the future Eric Castro http://outslidersandsmokeproduce.blogspot.com/

07-03-2008, 07:45 PM	#2
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,229 Trader Rating: (7)	It's a deathtrap. __________________ http://codysarem.wordpress.com/

07-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
hassanbakar123 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san bernardino Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0)	i want to see the crash test video __________________ I'm so usdm.

07-03-2008, 08:08 PM	#6
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 14,321 Trader Rating: (1)	Looks like the engine is in the back. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact.

07-03-2008, 09:53 PM	#10
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas City Age: 21 Posts: 5,303 Trader Rating: (5)	Wheel fitment failure. __________________ *ohtheIRONY.biz*

07-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#4
Mi Beardo es Loco In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A place where boob jobs ruined the best thing about being a fat chick. Posts: 1,679 Trader Rating: (0)	does it come rwd?

07-03-2008, 08:13 PM	#7
Omarius Maximus Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd buy one...then swap a 2.0tfsi into it.

07-06-2008, 01:45 AM	#12
logik23 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 365 Trader Rating: (3)	It's made of carbon fiber which means if you are in a crash, the car will disintegrate, but you will be unharmed. It's lik ein Formula1 where the driver hits the wall at 200mph and walks away, the F1 cars are made of CF and other composites that absorb all the impact so that the driver does not. I have no doubt that this thing is very safe.

07-06-2008, 02:57 AM	#13
C. Senor Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 3,580 Trader Rating: (3)	what the hell is that thing. wouldnt even set foot in it. be too scared of it breaking..lol. didnt they have something similar to this thing like 5 years back? __________________ Don't forget to tell your mom, she ran out of eggs this morning!

07-06-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
brndck fwuffy bunny rigor mortis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: costa mesa, ca Age: 27 Posts: 3,152 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: brndck	ya if you read the article, they've had this concept car for a few years, but never considered implementing it till the cost of carbon fiber came down a bit. __________________ I am the future Eric Castro http://outslidersandsmokeproduce.blogspot.com/

07-06-2008, 11:32 AM	#15
Quail Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Posts: 683 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks like something from Ridge Racer 4!! Love the interior __________________ JT-CULTURE.com

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07-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#16
norbac Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: a nice place Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0)	what a weird car, now this one seriously looks like a homer simpson designed car, lol

07-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#17
jackjack Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chi Posts: 2,913 Trader Rating: (2)	holy hell, thats crazy.

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