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Re: [T3] Hills and heat


On 8 Aug 2003 at 23:12, Daniel Baum wrote:

> > I don't have an automatic to provide a comparison, but I have a couple of
> > thoughts. It should accelerate better than a comparable Fastback or
> Square, for starters
> 
> Why? If it has the same engine and transmission and a heavier body, wouldn't
> it be slower? Surely the more aerodynamic shape wouldn't make any difference
> at that kind of speed. I know the Type 34 is heaver than a notch at least,
> not sure about a fastback or squareback.

I knew that the type 1 Ghia is heavier than a beetle because its body panel 
joints are leaded, but I didn't know about the type 3 Ghia. Is it heavier for 
the same reason?

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