How to create a pocket rocket based on a popular vehicle

2007-01-2922

11/28/2007

Event
SAE Brasil 2007 Congress and Exhibit
Authors Abstract
Content
The pocket rocket definition is a small vehicle with a bigger engine. The result is a vehicle with better acceleration, top speed and speed recovery.
This extra performance must be followed by improved lateral and longitudinal grip, faster steering response and also upgraded brakes.
Based on a 1.0L popular vehicle, several changes were performed, transforming this family oriented vehicle in an enjoyable small sports car.
The engine was changed to a production 1.8L, followed by upgrades in transmission, suspension, wheel & tires, brakes and powertrain integration.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-2922
Pages
7
Citation
Nuti, A., and Borini, G., "How to create a pocket rocket based on a popular vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-2922, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-2922.
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Published
Nov 28, 2007
Product Code
2007-01-2922
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English