RE: Aston Martin finally builds the Cygnet we deserve
Discussion
Clockwork Cupcake said:
The more I look at this, the more I love it. 
I would imagine that it shares the characteristics of similarly over-powered cars with a very short wheelbase and wide track - think Metro 6R4 and Clio V6.
Both those are mid engined. The relatively poor 0 to 60 time (given its power to weight ratio) would suggest it struggles for traction due to all the weight being over the front wheels.I would imagine that it shares the characteristics of similarly over-powered cars with a very short wheelbase and wide track - think Metro 6R4 and Clio V6.
OverSteery said:
Both those are mid engined. The relatively poor 0 to 60 time (given its power to weight ratio) would suggest it struggles for traction due to all the weight being over the front wheels.
The reported relatively poor 0-60 time seems to be more about journalistic fabrication that actual real world technical problems. 
Norfolkandchance said:
If it were mine I'd be going back to Aston and saying "now its passed SVA (or what ever), can you take an inch off the width of each of the wheel arch extensions, please".
Or at the very least, blend them in a bit to make them flow with the lines of the car a bit better. They look a bit Halfrauds Tuner for my liking. I'm surprised you can't see the bolts holding them on tbh. Also, whilst I applaud the lunacy of dropping a V8 in a puddlejumper like this, I prefer the superbike engine approach... however, I appreciate the fact there's probably thousands of these (if not the Aston version then other platform-sharers) already out there with Hyabusa engine conversions.
The relatively low 0-60 time for the power-to-weight would also indicate that more needs to be done on a chassis/grip level. Maybe even a bit more aero to get some downforce happening. It should be quicker than that, surely? And little is said about midrange or overall drivability.
Edited by vsonix on Friday 13th July 19:11
OverSteery said:
Both those are mid engined. The relatively poor 0 to 60 time (given its power to weight ratio) would suggest it struggles for traction due to all the weight being over the front wheels.
Yes, I know. But they are examples of cars with very short wheelbase and wide track, and they are all inherently unstable with handling that can best be described as "frisky". 
eein said:
As a daily driver of a 'proper' iQ 1L manual 90bhp I can confirm that even it's 0-60 (13.6s) is limited by wheel spinning grip!
It's nice to see people doing silly things with this car... aligns with the iQ being the real 'new mini'. There's quite a few cool V8 minis made over the years (eg http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/).
Shame Toyota stopped making the iQ and hasnt replaced it, a great car at being what it is.
A great car??? you having a laugh! stupid slap head looking car. Hate the side profile of the IQ with a passion.It's nice to see people doing silly things with this car... aligns with the iQ being the real 'new mini'. There's quite a few cool V8 minis made over the years (eg http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/).
Shame Toyota stopped making the iQ and hasnt replaced it, a great car at being what it is.
Escort Si-130 said:
eein said:
Shame Toyota stopped making the iQ and hasnt replaced it, a great car at being what it is.
A great car??? you having a laugh! stupid slap head looking car. Hate the side profile of the IQ with a passion.Incidentally, I'm not seeing many great cars in your profile.
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