This paper presents the evolution of the unique Japanese mini-car (K class vehicle), starting from the social needs and early legal requirements, and the features of the vehicle combined with prospective subjects to be an international commodity. This paper also describes the body design process of the Suzuki Alto/Fronte to illustrate the design of a modern K class vehicle.


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    Title :

    Outline of Ultra Light Weight Vehicle and Its Body Design


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Furukawa, A. (author) / Ishikawa, M. (author)

    Conference:

    International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering ; 1981



    Publication date :

    1981-11-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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