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Post by Danii on Apr 7, 2005 12:22:24 GMT
What a funny car! Jetcar It costs 40.000 €. I like this car. What do you think?
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Post by Lomax on Apr 7, 2005 17:42:31 GMT
it looks real classy. id be proud to be seen in it. any idea what it is, or who makes them?
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Post by rally mad nutter on Apr 8, 2005 6:08:46 GMT
What a funny car! Jetcar It costs 40.000 €. I like this car. What do you think? Cool! *buys one*
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Post by Danii on Apr 8, 2005 16:06:25 GMT
I've found this: Technology The aim of Messrs. Jetcar Zukunftsfahrzeuge GmbH is to develop and manufacture vehicles, which are technologically very forward-looking and progressive. As a result we have developed the Jetcar 2.5 with an outstanding energy efficiency.
• The Motor
We first of all draw our attention to the range of different drives, in the case of the Jetcar 2.5 on the Common Rail Diesel Engine, which shows a very high efficiency. Furthermore this Diesel Engine has the double effect of dynamic and low fuel consumption. All Jetcar Sport models have an Otto motor, which also have a relatively high efficiency, where as the surplus of energy efficiency mainly derives from the construction, the chassis and the shape of the body. During the time of development we tested various drives, for example we changed the car into a battery driven one with lead-flow batteries. Unfortunately the range was only between 50 and 60 kilometers, which to our mind was not good enough. We then arranged for a modification to an hydrogene power cell driven version. Then we decided to discontinue trials, as these cells are not yet suitable for the every day use. Should this step be realized one day, we will surely offer this car. Furthermore we tested a single-cylinder Diesel motor with direct injection. This motor in our opinion was unsuitable due to nasty vibrations. We pushed the development of another single-cylinder-motor, as it is our aim to achieve a consumption of 1 L / 100 Km only. This altogether is the reason why we have built in a three-cylinder motor, alternatively as a Diesel-, or an Otto-motor.
• Light-weight construction
Best results in fuel – consumption are achieved by a light-weight construction, as less weight consumes less fuel when braking and accelerating. Then we have limited the car to a 2-seater, which allows the car to be smaller and the choice of construction, i.e the frame is of steel, the body out of plastic, altogether much less weight. In addition we have left out some aggregates in our basic version, which again saves weight. So with this model, as it is today, we end up at 660 Kgs in total – ready to go, driver excluded.
This light-weight construction was achieved by a wide-dimensional steel frame in box-profile shape, which has a double carrier main frame located approx. the same height as of the seats, which is re-inforced by a hybrid construction also into the roof as ribs using glass fibre and carbon fibre. This chosen type of contruction for the roof including A-, B- and C-columns show an especially high strength, particularly where safety matters are concerned, in respect to a car crash. In addition it is cost saving. Two seats, one behind the other, in the middle of the car, allow extra safety space side-wise. In addition the driver and the co-driver are protected by side-walls 45 cm high. There are crash-zones of 60 cm in front and 50 cm in the rear. We believe that this construction made of a wide-dimensional steel frame in box-profile shape together with parts made from GFK and CFK as an hybrid construction type has very good conditions and qualifications for starting light-weight in the automotive industry. Total weight of all parts made of GFK and CFK is approx. 90 Kgs, which is only slightly heavier than the weight of reinforced plastic parts of a common average middle-class car. Only the consequent application of this technology allows us to present this highly-valuable product.
• Aerodynamics
In order to reduce the wind force it was neccessary to have very good aerodynamics. Especially at a speed above 100 Km/h aerodynamics have a great influence on fuel-consumption. The concept of our car is not to have a city-car, but to create a vehicle that can run relatively long distances at a speed above average. We have therefor improved aerodynamics in two particular areas:
1. The front area We have tried to keep the body slim and minimize the wind resistance. The result of the order of the seats, one behind the order, known from former models such as the Messerschmidt Kabinenroller or the famous BMW Isetta, is 1.3 m² front surface area only, allowing a lot of space within the cabin still.
2. Improving the cw-value Our Jetcar shows ideal conditions for achieving a very good cw-value. The angle of front window is quite gentle, the passanger room with it´s cylinder shape makes the air flow easily along the sides and the long-tailed rear allows the wind to flow without wind-breaks or whirls. In addition we kept the mud-guards relatively small and covered the wheels, altogether best pre-conditions for gaining an optimum air-flow. The air-inlet for the cooler has been kept quite small, still it is good enough for motors in the range of 30 to 60 KW. On the other hand this is very suitable for creating a small and sporty front without anything lost. Then we have consequently covered the platform underneath, undertook everything to achieve a wind-slippery car. Only around the suspension will you find ommisions. Once you are aware of the fact that the wind resistance increases by power cube in relation to the speed, you will notice the importance of our efforts in order to achieve lower fuel consumption. By using a wind tunnel, testing, improving, exchanging and keeping in mind the basics of wind streams together with consequently focusing on our ideas brought the jetcar-body to life, altogether a car, we can offer today, which is forward-looking.But you can also go to the site www.jetcar.de/english/jetcar_eng.htm
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Post by Revolution 9 on Apr 8, 2005 20:24:50 GMT
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Post by mattwrc on Apr 9, 2005 9:59:06 GMT
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Post by Curt on Apr 9, 2005 10:03:17 GMT
Is this taken at Santa Pod: I may be going there tomorrow. If I can get work done first
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Post by rally mad nutter on Apr 9, 2005 10:49:12 GMT
Is this taken at Santa Pod: I may be going there tomorrow. If I can get work done first Cool!
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Post by Danii on Apr 9, 2005 14:03:16 GMT
That looks very cool. I like it! ;D ;D
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Post by mattwrc on Apr 9, 2005 18:47:00 GMT
curt i think that it is santa pod
i have seen this car in action the sound is brilliant and they set a lot of grass on fire
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Post by L u c k y S u p r a 7 on Apr 11, 2005 4:45:15 GMT
Cool car! Just hope it doesn't decide to blast off somewhere!
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Post by Revolution 9 on Apr 11, 2005 9:19:35 GMT
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Post by L u c k y S u p r a 7 on Apr 11, 2005 11:51:46 GMT
Darn. Too bad. It looks good too!
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Post by Revolution 9 on Apr 11, 2005 14:37:25 GMT
It does, doesn't it?
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Post by L u c k y S u p r a 7 on Apr 11, 2005 21:17:27 GMT
I looks just like a rocket, actually! Aerodinamically(sp) it looks fast! I don't know about downforce, though. No spoiler.
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