[alfa] re: Wing warping and modern cars

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From: Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>
>RWD
>DOHC
>all-alloy engine
>all-independent suspension
>50/50 weight distribution
>4+ seats
>trunk

Mazda RX8 (assuming the Wankel is a reasonable substitute for DOHC)
Caddy CTS
Lexus IS, GS, LS
Infiniti G35, M45
Chrysler Crossfire
Lincoln LS
All Jaguars except X-type
All BMWs except SUV's and 2-seaters
All Benz's except SUV's and 2-seaters
All Aston Martins
All Bentleys
All Maserati's
All Rolls Royces
Ferrari 456M

Pricing on the BMW 1-series hasn't been announced yet, but based on estimates
that would make the range from $21k to $gazillions.  I also can't remember
if the Ford 4.6l is an iron block or not.  If not, that would add the
Cobra.

I assume the 50/50 weight is to weed out the AWD's.  That would otherwise
exclude:
Subaru WRX, Legacy
Mitsubishi Evo
VW Passat
All Audis except TT
Volvos S60, S80

You mentioned the Elise.  That's 2 seats.

-Dennis
Sunnyvale, CA
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