Under the hood, which rises on twin gas struts, the four-cam, 24-valve V6 sends 192 horsepower to the front wheels.

The engine lives under a hood that rises on gas struts and closes to leave nary a gap, another goal of the engineers.

The car's bodywork featured gull-wing doors that were each supported by two gas struts.

The hood rises on gas struts, and there is a light for peering at after-dark problems.

Unfortunately, the hatch is heavy as well, and even though it rises on gas struts, loading is a chore.

It also uses a gas strut to lower and raise the wing for rigging it.

Unlike a sedan, though, the wagon offers a great deal of room behind its one-piece hatch, which rises on gas struts.

The 220-horsepower engine, mounted sideways, lives under a hood that rises on dual gas struts.

The second-row seats flip easily forward, supported by gas struts, for access.

The window is also opened upwards and is held on gas struts.