This is a pretty neat idea. Super-narrow, low-COG, all-electric, 2-seater, with sportscar performance. Too bad the only model available is $106K. Looks like they have plans to offer cheaper ones in the future, given enough interest.
http://www.commutercars.com/
Imagine auto-xing one. Slaloms would be nothing.
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Re: Tango Electric Commtuer Car
Yikes that thing is narrow! Tandem seating like in the new Caparo T1 is cool but I'd be worried about this car's crashworthiness. I guess if it's strictly used for auto-x it'd be okay. Despite the tall SUV looks I bet this thing has a reasonably low center of gravity given the weight of the batteries and electric motors. However, the very narrow width does cause some concerns about vehicle stability and rollover.
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Everyone driving those would solve a LOT of traffic problems. Then again, so would everyone on motorcycles.
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Re: Tango Electric Commtuer Car
You could buy some JDM, Titanium safety wheels to mount on the sides for autoX events.
kyle.bowker wrote:Yikes that thing is narrow! Tandem seating like in the new Caparo T1 is cool but I'd be worried about this car's crashworthiness. I guess if it's strictly used for auto-x it'd be okay. Despite the tall SUV looks I bet this thing has a reasonably low center of gravity given the weight of the batteries and electric motors. However, the very narrow width does cause some concerns about vehicle stability and rollover.
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They have some pictures of the rollcage in their brochure. That thing has one, tough skeleton.
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Here ya go....BugBomb wrote:
Imagine auto-xing one.
http://www.commutercars.com/images/thea ... a_mov.html
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Re: Tango Electric Commtuer Car
I'm in love with this car. Except for the 3000lb curb weight.
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