What does Penny want to be when she grows up?
(Written on 2/19/2022) As I mentioned previously, I love the look of the Spitfire. The handling and braking are on par for a sports car of this class; no reason to try and change anything about them. However, the Spitfire does not provide the performance that I'm looking for. I gave considerable thought to what my objectives for this project are, and came up with this list: Do not alter the exterior body of the car. Do not add significant weight, or significantly redistribute weight in a way that would adversely impact handling. Significantly decrease the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times of the car. Improve the reliability of the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. Make the interior comfortable for drives up to two hours in duration. In all decisions try to minimize costs. Don't compromise the car's inherent safety. The third and fourth objectives greatly complicate the project. The engine used in the Spitfire was designed by Standard Triumph in 1953