Lexus Nuaero concept = Fail
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Lexus Nuaero concept = Fail
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I think it looks very interesting.. not like a car you'd drive today but maybe looks like something that will fit into an automated maglev track that can caterpult commuters at 200mph 30yrs from now.
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^^^ HAHAHAH i guess u found their muse, cars designers always turn to nature for their designs.
But i do think its an interesting design, i commend them for pushin boundaries and trying somethnig never seen before
But i do think its an interesting design, i commend them for pushin boundaries and trying somethnig never seen before
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Somebody has been diving in Lancia's dumpster.
In 1970 Lancia produced the Stratos Concept that made the rounds of the auto shows for a couple of years and wowed the public. It was a design exercise, one that couldn't be built for a number of obvious reasons.
Photo courtesy of autotrader.co.uk
First, at about 30" tall, not too many people fit, even though the top and windshield hinged up like a clamshell for entry. Once ensconced within and lying flat on their backs, the driver and passenger discovered the side windows down around their knees, with no side or rear visibility at all, and only limited visibility forward, thanks to that big "A" pillar.
OK, it's a concept car, not really intended to be produced. No door handles, rear view mirrors, and of course, meeting no safety standards anywhere in the world, it was obviously not intended for production. It did, however, create a major buzz at the auto shows.
Lancia then tried to build it.
Photo courtesy www.carstyling.ru
The result, built by Lancia as modified by Bertone, - compromised by the need for visibility, ground clearance, suspension travel, and the ability to fit two human beings with arms, legs, and heads into the structure, bore little resemblance to the Stratos concept. It was just another wedge-shaped coupe with a trick wraparound windshield.
The concept reached production and some market success as a '78 Fiat X1/9, a mid-engined Targa for the masses.
Photo courtesy www.international-auto.com
But if you trace the design heritage, it lost more in appearance than it gained in practicality. Such is the fate of concept cars.
In 1970 Lancia produced the Stratos Concept that made the rounds of the auto shows for a couple of years and wowed the public. It was a design exercise, one that couldn't be built for a number of obvious reasons.
Photo courtesy of autotrader.co.uk
First, at about 30" tall, not too many people fit, even though the top and windshield hinged up like a clamshell for entry. Once ensconced within and lying flat on their backs, the driver and passenger discovered the side windows down around their knees, with no side or rear visibility at all, and only limited visibility forward, thanks to that big "A" pillar.
OK, it's a concept car, not really intended to be produced. No door handles, rear view mirrors, and of course, meeting no safety standards anywhere in the world, it was obviously not intended for production. It did, however, create a major buzz at the auto shows.
Lancia then tried to build it.
Photo courtesy www.carstyling.ru
The result, built by Lancia as modified by Bertone, - compromised by the need for visibility, ground clearance, suspension travel, and the ability to fit two human beings with arms, legs, and heads into the structure, bore little resemblance to the Stratos concept. It was just another wedge-shaped coupe with a trick wraparound windshield.
The concept reached production and some market success as a '78 Fiat X1/9, a mid-engined Targa for the masses.
Photo courtesy www.international-auto.com
But if you trace the design heritage, it lost more in appearance than it gained in practicality. Such is the fate of concept cars.
Last edited by Lil4X; Aug 18, 2008 at 12:38 PM.
