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Old December 2nd 06, 09:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Peter Dohm
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Default Smart Turbo Diesel or VW Lugo Diesel


Go here...................
http://www.ecofly.de/english.htm


And then click on their prices and you will find a smart engine diesel
all ready to install into aircraft.


All the technical information is about the GAS version of the engine.
The listed weight is 57Kg all up for that version. As a SWAG, I'll bet
the Diesel is about 20-30% heavier.


That's probably a good estimate. The only solid information that I found
while I interested in the subject was that the diesel option added about 100
pounds to the curb weight of a current production VW Golf or Jetta. My best
guess would be that 90 pounds of that is the difference in the engine
weight.

Peter