I like car tv shows (top gear and the like) but saw on tv an eco car made by two guys in a show called chop shop...i think the show starts later this year. Anyone heard of it?
EcoCar?!
Aug 09, 2007
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Nope. It's not exactly hard to do though. Lighten everything, fit narrow tyres, and aerodynamic wheel trims and a flat undertray. Although I suspect results will depend on what you start with - the Citroen AX and ZX both seem to be designed with lightweight and economy in mind, so there'll be less to gain.
Pimp my Ride did one. A 1965 Chevy Impala with a Duramax diesel running 100% biodiesel, 1400ft/lb of torque, 800hp (1280 & 622 at the wheels) and an 11.5 second 1/4 mile pass. Will do 20mpg as well.
Ah cool...all very impressive. I guess that's the way things are going to go in the future...well impressed when people like chop shop and pimp my ride lead the way! About time really...
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