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Old 03-17-2017, 08:55 AM   #404
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Rotary is neat (I've owned one), but is not feasible for a real-world production car, even a limited 2-seat sports car. Too many major inherent issues, primarily inefficiency due to heat rejection of broad rotor faces and the difficulties of trying to seal broad flat surfaces as opposed to compact cylindrical surfaces.

They should develop a compact ~225-250hp 2.0-2.5 liter V4 to keep the hoodline and cowl LOW and wheelbase short, and power the Vision with that, with or without a 350hp turbo option.

*maybe* a rotary-powered option for the dedicated few, but for sure the "base" vehicle should be piston-engined.
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