Calculate center of gravity of eco marathon aka supermileage

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To calculate the center of gravity for a supermileage vehicle, specific dimensions and weight limits must be considered, including a maximum height of 100 cm, a track width of at least 50 cm, and a total vehicle weight limit of 140 kg. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding mass distribution within the vehicle, as this is crucial for accurate calculations. Without detailed information on how weight is distributed across the vehicle, precise calculations cannot be made. Additionally, using extreme limits for variables is not advisable for practical design. Accurate center of gravity determination is essential for optimizing vehicle performance and stability.
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Hi, hope someone can help. I need to find the centre of gravity of a supermileage.
Here is the dimensions:

~The maximum height must be less than 100 cm.
~ The maximum height measured at the top of the Driver's compartment must be less than 1.25 times the maximum track width between the two outermost wheels.
~ The track width must be at least 50 cm, measured between the midpoints where the tyres touch the ground.
~ The wheelbase must be at least 100 cm.
~ The maximum total vehicle width must not exceed 130 cm.
~ The maximum total length must not exceed 350 cm.
~ The maximum vehicle weight, without the Driver, is 140 kg.

Hope anyone can help! Urgent
 
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There's no answer unless you want to put all variables at their extreme limits, which you wouldn't. Also you need to know more details of mass distribution, in fact that's all you need, and it's also what's missing.
 
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