There is no reason to question the on track schedule of the P5. EM stated 20 weeks or less. It's the one deadline they can't afford to miss. The funding is available, all the parts are available, the engine is tested and available, and the build is contracted with an experienced builder that has built the previous Elio Prototypes.I agree on the financial side. MF seems to know what's going on even if they continually try to pull that "There is one company that is super, super great and I'd love to tell you about it but I'm going to string you along and then finally, offer you the chance to pay some money to hear about it." crap. I understand they are a money making organization but it's gotten where I won't even click on their links anymore.
Paul could easily slip in a "once the frame was complete, the engine and transmission went right into place without modification." kind of statement to let us know they are on track.