When was the last time a 50hp automoble was sold in volume in the US, 20+ years ago? The 53hp VW I drove in the early 1970's topped out at 80mph and had no luxuries except a sunroof, radio and sort of a heater/defroster. Americans will bitch about the price of fuel, but wont buy "economy" cars with less than 100hp and power everything, at least at these fuel prices.

Jim