Topic 37 of 39: Microcars
Sun, Jun 9, 2002 (10:08) |
Sam Blob (AlFor)
A link to the "Microcars" topic in the "Motorcycles" conference:
http://tvnight.org/yapp-bin/restricted/read/motorcycle/46
2 responses total.
Topic 37 of 39 [cars]: Microcars
Response 1 of 2: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Jan 11, 2003 (13:55) * 3 lines
In Detroit yesterday Dodge introduced the Tomahawk, a concept bike using the Viper's V-10, 8.3-liter engine. The alleged "independent four-wheel suspension," if it really is that, should be the most interesting part. Not new, but generally seen only in three-wheeled experiments. It's one way to retain motorcycle cornering dynamics (i.e. lean) with the added traction of more rubber on the road. Plus the thing can sit upright without a kickstand. The reports variously claim top speeds of 300 or 400 miles per hour. Right!
Topic 37 of 39 [cars]: Microcars
Response 2 of 2: Sam Blob (AlFor) * Sat, Jan 11, 2003 (17:11) * 1 lines
If they had turned the control arms and wheels outward instead of inward, they might have had a nice Bugatti Type 35 replica. As it is, it just ain't my cup o' meat, nor is it that of anybody at Motorcycle Crossroads ( http://www.fp-webs.com:8080/~Xroads ) or Mike's Workshop ( http://www.carfaxabbey.net/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=3&Board=workshop ).
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