Toyota FT-86/FR-S

Originally Posted by mjd77 I don't buy that "we can't make cars much lighter because of safety regulations" crap. If safety regs. cause a need for added weight, how does

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I don't buy that "we can't make cars much lighter because of safety regulations" crap. If safety regs. cause a need for added weight, how does Lotus get away with a 2100 lb car with 200hp?

It is safety regulations, and to make it the same weight or lighter requires more expensive equipment which raise the price.

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