Two Person Car for Under $3000

I really liked the original design but it was just too small. So I stretched it out and added some of the important components for scaling and dimensioning. 

Old Design:

Front end was more of an Audi R8 style with a Nissan GTR tail.

New Design:

I decided to go with just the GTR but shorten it a little bit. Unfortunately it looks a lot like my old Hyundai Accent.

I am leaning more toward a front wheel drive so I can add two more seats in the back.

The rims are 17" (Not going in my car).

The engine square you see is the size of a Chevy 350 (Also not going in my car)

Long Story:

Well I took a look at the design size and shape I first posted for you all to see and realized that I don't want a smart car. (The width is 4ft. wide) After a week of driving the dually truck for my father in-law and his nice turbo diesel trucks I realized that I really love my Hyundai Accents. Infact Ben (my father in-law) said to me, "Your car is really zippy!" I laughed really hard about that but after thinking I realized it really is and I love the small size and nice efficiency. 

Short Story:

I decided to make the Build Box 5'6" wide x 9' long x 3'6" and some change.

Compared to my beloved Accent: 

5'8" wide x 14'3" long x 4'8" High

I purchased an 8 HP Briggs and Stratton engine that used to be on a Murray  Riding Lawn Tractor. 

I picked it up for a whopping $25. Now comes the fun work the frame and transmission build. (Sorry about no pictures so far my camera isn't working properly hopefully I will get it figured out tonight.)

I have been starting designs in "PencilCAD" and I think I have decided on the shape. Now I have to start building it in SolidWorks.

I am building and designing this for myself and everyone else so any input would be cool.