Manhattan Raceway sells stripped-down models from $19.50 to $27.50, with a controller costing $22.50.

"They always talk about a stripped-down model that doesn't exist," he said.

For them, even a stripped-down model like the network computer would seem a big step forward technologically.

The shuttle which was to be their lifeboat was a stripped-down model, cramped and comfortless.

It was a stripped-down basic model using a redesigned "B-model" engine with the old 125 cc capacity.

But don't think the 42HL196 is a stripped-down model.

This stripped-down model is primarily marketed for use by law enforcement agencies, the military and other security providers.

A fully equipped machine costs about $400,000, although stripped-down models can be had for as little as $200,000.

Sir Partha's stripped-down model leaves out uncertainty, technological change and population growth, but even so, such a high savings rate is totally implausible.

He said the vehicles were stripped-down models built to "Africa specifications" to endure rough conditions.