Did you know the i-MiEV has De Dion rear suspension.

by "The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
Published 02/07/2017 at 20:35

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You know now.

Post interesting facts about incredibly boring cars.

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"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
02/07/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 1

I thought it was FWD... Now I Know.

"CB" (jrcb)
02/07/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 0

No I don’t.

"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
02/07/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 1

I just wish North America got the true kei version.

Also, did you know that (Mercedes bait) the gasoline i’s engine is the same family as the W451 ForTwo’s gasoline engine? (I wonder if this is actually related... although the gasoline i used a 4-speed torque converter automatic, whereas the ForTwo used a 5-speed single-clutch box.)

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/07/2017 at 20:45, STARS: 0

Did not know that. 

Cheers

"jimz" (jimz)
02/07/2017 at 21:23, STARS: 1

Post interesting facts about incredibly boring cars.

the rear axle of the 2004-2010 Dodge Durango has a Watt’s link instead of a Panhard rod.

yes, they spent the money they saved on the godawful interior and ugly-ass styling on a Watt’s link for a full-size SUV.

"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
02/07/2017 at 23:09, STARS: 0

And now I’ve looked into it more... it seems that the embiggening was all fender flares, wider track to match (4" wider overall), and bumper. Lots and lots of bumper. Eleven inches of bumper.

Oh, and they gave us three more horsepower than Japan gets.

Now I’m slightly interested in taking an i-MiEV for a spin. It wouldn’t be practical for me, nowhere to charge it, but still.

"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
02/08/2017 at 00:00, STARS: 0

Ah, no, ours was still embiggened a bit in the cockpit. The differences are so subtle, though.