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The Germans have had many super aerodynamic, but otherwise impractical cars over the years. Of recent note is the VW XL1, a recent production car with two people sitting diagonally:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car



The same guy also did the aerodynamics for the Milan velomobile (https://www.velomobileworld.com/product/milan-sl/ ) with a CW value of 0.1.

This one is actually quite practical and fun to cycle. Also it starts sailing in strong cross winds.


It's a shame no one has been able to figure out how to cheaply mass produce carbon fiber frames yet. Otherwise the Milan - with our with electric assisst - would be a great vehicle for almost everyone. €10,000 is a little steep.


I was puzzled at what sitting diagonally means. Turns out the passenger seat is pushed a little bit back


You are also sitting diagonally in the Citroën Ami (or Opel Rocks-E)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Ami_(electric)




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