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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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How do they do it?

The Ovio from Brasil is a funny looking little car that is using the Tritec motor that know. The big difference is that they are claiming 170 to 250HP through a CVT. In the spec. section they are claming the motor does not have forced induction. Like to know how they are doing it.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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I was going to ask about the side parking capability... never heard of that, then i saw the pic. Can't do that in a MINI.

They should rename it Micromachine.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:48 AM
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I think they are just talking about the capabilities of the tritec series of engines.

In the listed specs:

Maximum Power Output (kW @ rpm)
Obvio ! special specs – original starts at 85 @ 6.000 RPM
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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It's either a type-o or a lie.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kaelaria
It's either a type-o or a lie.
Is a type-o 4 less than a Type S
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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250 HP in that car would be completely, dangerously absurd.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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I can't answer your question, but I want one! :smile:

(i could park anywhere in that )

It kinda resembles the chopped Mini:


 
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