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2006 - 303 HP V8 Returns Impala/Monte Carlo SS.

I believe that this is where Ford/GM needs to move. A 100 HP high efficiency engine for economy with a 400 HP Electric on demand engine for the 2-5 x per day when you need to get from dead stop to fast lane on the highway in under 4 seconds or for those towing situations where the power is needed.

I think the new Accord might just convince the US market that Hybrids can be usable vehicles for normal people.

Just imagine how quiet a Caddy could be with neck snapping acceleration provided by electric motors at each wheel.

Whee !

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Rick,

Yes, I'm looking forward to the Chicago Auto Show next month. The 2006 Impala SS should be there, if it was at the LA show. I'm trying to play psychic so I can determine what day will draw the least amount of kiddies. At least Lincolns birdthday falls on a Saturday so there's one extra day during the week that won't be over run with kids.

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have you ever seen a 400hp electric motor? I have and they weigh about the same as an entire Honda Accord. The ecavation company we use has a 250HP motor on one of their crushers... it weighs about 3500 lbs. never mind that they put out about1400 lbs ft or torque at 0 rpm.. great for some serious axle snapping and frame bending.

-Bret

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Many thanks, Ian! Great article, and I never would have found it on my own.

Rick

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SgtSilicon

I've seen a few very high efficiency 100 HP electric motors when I did my Eng in the UK that were very compact for their power output.

My train of thought was 4 x 100 HP. Regenerative braking, blinding acceleration, minimal drive train loss.... What more could one ask for?

But I'd imagine that 1 400 HP unit with a heavy frame would also work.

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"James C. Reeves" wrote in news:AfydnTSAB6_QvX7cRVn- snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Sadly it looks more like a plumped Altima. GM, get with the program! I am a lifelong GM fan, but they need to get some cutting edge design going. Where the heck is Harley Earl when you need him?

CCC

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