No, it’s a giant boat. A giant, 3700lb boat. That would be about 1300lbs heavier than the Fiat...

Yeah, but does her electronic controlled throttle still work? comparing a safety critical system to the roll up window is ridiculous. They get different levels of scrutiny, and design durability.

You don’t need to test the car’s reaction to a crash, you just need tests that simulate the impact the crash will create. And you simulate from a worst case perspective. It’s why we now have Small Overlap Tests, etc.

I think people are taking the wrong thing away from this article.

The truth of the matter is this is probably working with the existing body structure. A coupe means additional stamping dies for inner and outer side member, along with a bunch of other smaller parts. Plus weld processes to put it all together. Pretty expensive for a relatively low volume vehicle. Mazda’s sticking…

The Miata coupe was originally scratched so it wouldn’t interfere with RX-7 FD sales...rightly so probably. Since that vehicle class doesn’t exist in Mazda’s line up any more, please give us a hard top!!!

Pound to $ as far as car cost goes usually isn’t a direct exchange. Historically the numbers are usually similar. I’d expect $30-35k for this.

Honestly, I think the problem with a turbo is packaging space: where to put it under the hood. If I’m not mistaken, all the aftermarket turbo kits require eliminating the first catalytic converter under the hood to make space. The Imprezza has a lot more space to work with under the hood than the Twins.

I would assume “the other side of the aisle” isn’t referring to political party, but the division between proponents and detractors of the legislation. The detractors for the RPM bill should have invited the EPA. It seems they chose not to.

Those assets are most likely linked to jobs. Heck, the employee himself is technically an asset. What their saying is realistic: if a fine is levied that’s too sever they may have to cut jobs. The proposed fine - which IS too severe - would have this impact and is what they are reacting to. They aren’t reacting to…

This initiative isn’t about how fast you’re driving. As long as you’re PASSING people who are in the right lane you’re fine. Even if there’s a line of car’s behind you wanting to travel 20mph faster than you are.