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December 27, 2003
Stewart
It was more to do with the need to meet 'low speed impact regulations' that
the 'energy absorbing' bumpers were introduced for the American market,
rather than the 'precise' height of the bumpers. It had to pass certain front
and rear impact regulations, and that in turn dictated the height of the
bumpers and the subsequent raising of ride height. These were 'safety'
introductions, introduced soley to pass the new regulations.
Likewise the 1500 engine from the Spitfire which would be far easier to modify
to meet the 'emission regulations' coming into force than the older A series.
We need to remember that the US market was the largest (and most
important) export market for these cars and all the changes were made to
ensure the cars met the American regulations.
Nigel
"amukdigiphoto" < amukdigiphoto@... > 27882
Posted on December 27, 2003 03:23 PM
Posted to category(s) Engine (external) | Engine (internal) | Exhaust System | Exterior | Tuning
