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Originally Posted by pmjd  Probably because the imp engine didn't have to contend with a car that is weighed down with modern safety features like anti-roll bars, airbags, ABS etc. or have to meet stringent emission levels that modern cars have to? |
indeed, no added weight for airbags/ABS/Catalytic convertor/electric windows/ECU/sensors.
Yes, only 50HP and 730kgs (empty although it was down to around 620kgs by the time I sold it) and it did me well, very well.
It doesn't take clever technology to realise that light weight has many advantages. Making it strong and safe does require good design though.