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Much of this must be down to the angle of the photo, but even so :shocked:
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Agreed:Much of this must be down to the angle of the photo, but even so :shocked:
Well unfortunately on paper we know the raw dimensions are essentially the same. Doesn't mean they didn't use better / less materials and a fancier frame design to lower the density though ;)200 pound weight loss is a real possibility if its even half the difference in size displayed in that pic...
Exactly. I couldn't agree more with you.I've got a similar picture of a Fox body Mustang next to an SN95, and the Fox looks so much smaller because of the xtra-lower trunk (hatch) line. But in reality it's not much smaller at all.
Now turn the S550 upside down and find the same dimples in the same front frame rails, the same jacking points, the same hard points, the same wheelbase, the same front hangover, the same mounting points for the seat belts on the same width B-pillar, and much more.
There are all kinds of improvements large and small, all very appreciated, but clearly the CAD drawings of the S197 were the starting point.
The styling is a huge step forward and the lower trunk line is much appreciated - thanks to the styling (and the suspension), the rear isn't up in the air any more. And thanks to the side windows - the tall sill and the longer glass, the car looks long and sleek but is in reality the all but the same dimensions.
This is the stylists job. It's worked, and it's worked in the same way in the variations of the 1st generation cars too. As well as with the 1st and 2nd Capris (I had one of each).
I've got a similar picture of a Fox body Mustang next to an SN95, and the Fox looks so much smaller because of the xtra-lower trunk (hatch) line. But in reality it's not much smaller at all.
Now turn the S550 upside down and find the same dimples in the same front frame rails, the same jacking points, the same hard points, the same wheelbase, the same front hangover, the same mounting points for the seat belts on the same width B-pillar, and much more.
There are all kinds of improvements large and small, all very appreciated, but clearly the CAD drawings of the S197 were the starting point.
The styling is a huge step forward and the lower trunk line is much appreciated - thanks to the styling (and the suspension), the rear isn't up in the air any more. And thanks to the side windows - the tall sill and the longer glass, the car looks long and sleek but is in reality the all but the same dimensions.
This is the stylists job. It's worked, and it's worked in the same way in the variations of the 1st generation cars too. As well as with the 1st and 2nd Capris (I had one of each).