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Old May 8, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugami
Looks a bit squirelly with that much power.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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The Smart would have to be one of the most difficult engine swaps around. But I bet AMG has done something (I'm sure they have).
Not AMG, but the German tuner Brabus. Smart bi-turbo V6 Roadster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxJaGG1CobI
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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The Smarter MINI


Photo from member zyo on MINI2.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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LOL. That's awesome. It's so cute!!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Oh, now the media is wondering about the crash safety of these cars. I can see an Audi "unintended acceleration" smear campaign getting started.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LynnEl
They look like they cant go fast enough to tip over. But, they actually have a low center of gravity for their shape.
Doesn't look like that low CoG helps the handling too much!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtg2g...elated&search=
 
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