I kinda suspected thatYou would need to lengthen the hull to fit 8 soldiers plus driver.
I wonder if an idler wheel could had improved things, both for driving and seating? Could an idler be on the ground and help with weight bearing?
Why? brirish arleady produced Bren Carriers - why made something like that,only with 2 person more?Could this vehicle be modified into an APC with 10 dismounts? Or at least 8?