176MPG 1972 Honda anyone?

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marta

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Apparently no one knows any details on this, even though people have talked about it on the EcoModder.com forums.

It's a heavily modified 1972 Honda 600, and painted right on it says 'documented 176MPG' but there is no info anywhere on the documentation or if there is any proof.

The technical details make it even more bizarre than it looks:
•Wheelbase extended and (probably) original two-cylinder 600cc engine moved forward
•Single-cylinder diesel engine fitted further back in the chassis
•Twin fuel tanks mounted on the firewall
•Snowmobile-style belt-drive pulley system linking the two engines
•Aluminum and fiberglass front and rear bodywork extensions to length vehicle and achieve boat-tail shape
•Aluminum underbody panel to smooth airflow and four removable wheel-opening skirts

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Here's the ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350492200306
 
Wow - that is one ugly Honda! This might be one of those times where someone's modifications to a vehicle can actually hurt the resale value because it's no longer an original 72 Honda.

Now, if it really can get 176MPG and they have documents to prove it, then why bother with the hassle of electric? Vehicle manufacturers should be cranking this out - and wouldn't this car have qualified for the X prize?
 
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