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Mar 3, 2010 | 11:34 PM

#161

Virtual1

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I love it.

Mar 3, 2010 | 11:46 PM

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miboxer96

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ

This is it....those wheels need to be on this car.

Mar 4, 2010 | 05:34 AM

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Ryan in SD

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Omg!!!!

Mar 4, 2010 | 05:52 AM

#164

Ryan in SD

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Originally Posted by gk@domanimotors

^^ I wonder if the plastic shield has something to do with recuperating thermal energy from the brakes? It is a bit strange for sure...

Enclosed wheels get the best aero, look at the 962!

I friggin love this car, Porsche kickin ass!

Mar 4, 2010 | 08:20 AM

#165

andremarino

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remember me something like this.....the front....

Mar 4, 2010 | 08:40 AM

#166

rico

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rico You are a Teamspeed member that Rocks!

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Mar 4, 2010 | 09:27 AM

#167

Randy@DomaniMotors

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

I embrace it to a certain extent. It's intrigueing, yes, but to me it is simply more complicated - and with batteries on board - more heavy than a gas only version of the car would be. Granted E-Boost would be tantalizing, but how long would it last on a spirited drive or on the track?

Zeus there are no batteries :-). Only two electric motors that I believe are powered by the flywheel and brake energy. 6-7 seconds of E-Boost is what I read. The weight penalty of the hybrid drive system is very small.

I am sure E-Boost would be fantastic exiting a turn.