What was the experiment car you showed a year ago with a hinged front frame?

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What was the experiment car you showed a year ago with a hinged front frame?

I'm in my 80s and have left behind those long drives both here in the UK and the continent and have settled down to using the car you recommended, Hyundai's i10. It suits well my 3-4000 miles a year. Some time ago (a year maybe) you showed some small cars being developed (or shown for comment). One in particular was a 2-seater with a hinged frame from the front for easy access. Do you know if this is still being worked on, and progress made?

Asked on 25 February 2012 by HN, via email

Answered by Honest John

That will be the brilliant Gordon Murray's super efficient T25 and electric T27. More here: www.gordonmurraydesign.com/t25.php. The T27 achieved the equivalent of 350mpg in last years Brighton to London Futurecar run.

Tags: fuel economy ease of access

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