Driving the Most Expensive Tiny Car in the World - Summary

Summary

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**Subject:** Review of the Tango T600, an American-made electric car (2005)
**Key Facts:**

* 800 horsepower, 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, 39" wide, weighs 3,326 pounds
* $300,000 price tag due to low production scale
* Unique, racecar-like design with a strong safety focus (NASCAR-spec roll cage)

**Review Highlights:**

* Extremely cramped but exhilarating driving experience
* Utilizes DC motors with 3,000 ft-lbs of torque
* Can reach up to 176mph (theoretical) and 100 miles at 70mph on a single charge

**Conclusion:**

* Not practical, but respects the founder's dream car vision
* Priced too high for mass market, but a remarkable, ridiculous driving experience.

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1. **Vehicle Name**: The car's name is Tango T600.
2. **Manufacturer**: The car is made by an American company called Commuter Cars.
3. **Production Year**: The Tango T600 was first produced in 2005.
4. **Predecessor to Tesla Roadster**: It predates the Tesla Roadster by three years.
5. **Key Design Goals**: Designed to be super safe, handle like a race car, and reduce traffic by being compact.
6. **Dimensions and Weight**:
* Width: 39 inches
* Weight: 3,326 pounds (similar to a Toyota Camry)
* Over 2,000 pounds are under the floor for a low center of gravity.
7. **Stability**: It takes 56 degrees for the car to tip over.
8. **Acceleration**: 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.
9. **Theoretical Top Speed**: Depending on gear ratio, it could theoretically reach 176 miles per hour.
10. **Motor Type**: Equipped with DC (Direct Current) motors.
11. **Torque**: Produces 3,000 foot-pounds of torque.
12. **Electrical System**: Switches from series to parallel voltage at speeds over 60 mph for increased current.
13. **Safety Features**: Roll cage meets NASCAR specifications; claimed to be the world's safest car.
14. **Parts Sourcing**: Due to low production, many parts are from other manufacturers (e.g., Chrysler headlights, Pontiac key).
15. **Interior Features**:
* Motec display
* Momo steering wheel
* Retractable harnesses
* Alpine head unit
16. **Lack of Features**: No power steering, and initially, no power brakes mentioned.
17. **Range**: Can travel 100 miles at a constant 70 mph.
18. **Ownership**: Owned by various individuals, including Silicon Valley executives and George Clooney.
19. **Price**: Costs $300,000, largely due to never reaching full-scale production.
20. **Gaming Sponsor Mention**: War Thunder, a vehicle combat game, was a sponsor.