26 August 2005
0-60 in 4s - 1000rwtq - Kit Car
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You're eyes aren't lying... Meet the Tango, an electric commuter car available by mail order, assembly required.

http://www.commutercars.com/

It has 1000 ft.tq. and can do 0-60 in 4s.  And you can park it on the sidewalk...

Did I mention the $85,000 cost for this kit-car? 

They mention it as being ultra-stable, mainly due to over 80% of the wieght is a few inches off of the ground (the batteries and DC motors).  Check out this video of them at an Autocross:

http://www.commutercars.com/images/theater/marinaAutocross/marina.rm

I'll take one.

 

Reader's Comments
direct drive car said:

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