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Originally Posted by Jeff K.
Where's the carbon fiber!?
Now we just need one from Porsche, it wouldn't need any electronics to drive and would handle amazingly.  |
Uhhh... no.
While some older Porsches can be driven nicely without electronics, the Segway has more in common with an F-16 -- neither would be stable without electronics. And because of this, they are each considerably more maneuverable than would be possible if they had been designed for inherent stability.
Now, a Segway with the acceleration of a Porsche (or an F-16
) -- that would be something to see!
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