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acrylic bubble on other versions) and the frame in which it was set, extending from the right side of the monocoque tub to the left. On Sport
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tremendous acceleration. The aerodynamic design gives excellent roadholding and also lowers costs. The robust 200 cc engine does 87m.p.g.!
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207:two-stroke
192:Powertrain
183:(roadster)
93:Fritz Fend
81:Regensburg
59:Production
1256:Roadsters
1241:Microcars
1209:FMR Tg500
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961:23 August
615:Citations
506:A-pillars
449:FMR Tg500
386:, formed
241:Wheelbase
186:FMR Tg500
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65:1955–1964
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599:Microcar
557:See also
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443:Features
434:and the
152:Platform
133:roadster
110:Microcar
88:Designer
76:Assembly
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436:Indian
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250:Length
198:Engine
167:Canopy
140:Layout
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304:, or
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