1. The
Hussar Dakar Rally Car
Industrial
designer are always busy to design the concept cars of future. Number of which
are being made to public at different motor shows around the world, but few are
not.
Klaud
Wasiak an industrial designer dreamt to design a concept off-road rally racing
car, which will be a glimpse of future of this high speed segment. The outcome
of his dream is an astonishing and amazing concept Hussar Dakar Rally car. The
inspiration behind the design of this vehicle is 18th century Winged Hussar
cavalry uniforms of Poland. (The
winged hussar were the member of light cavalry (horse cavalry) comprising
lightly armed and lightly armoured troops mounted on horses).
This
inspiration gives vehicle a unique appearance with rear wing structure. This
structure is meant for both functional and aesthetic characteristics of concept
car.
Rear
Wings Functions
The
wings are provided to give it an aerodynamic edge. The wings when are moved
either to in or to upright breaks air power tremendously, thus reducing air
resistance.
It
also serves the purpose of generation of kinetic energy through movement. The
mechanism used is just like KERS system used for F1 cars. These wings
continuously generate vibratory and translator motion during the motion of
vehicle. An advanced regenerative system for energy distributes kinetic energy
so produced to different components of vehicle as per their needs.
Inside
Design
It
is designed in such a way that driver seat is at the center of vehicle. Two
other seats are made a bit lower in comparison to driver’s seat, one for the
navigator and one for engineer. Engineer can control and maintain the all
stationary parts along with the rear wings. Driver seat provides makes it
possible for him to have a vision field of 180 degree.
It
really looks rock solid tough like warriors. It really seems to be ready for
testing the endurance limit on rough terrain.
2. Bowler
Raptor BAJA 1000 Model
Ryan
Skelley a young and enthusiastic automotive design graduate student of Coventry
University designed Bowler Raptor in 2009. It was designed by him to compete in
off road championship BAJA 1000 held in Mexico. This stylish ATV was designed
to cope the challenging, harsh and rough terrain of this race.
Its
body structure is a perfect balance of modern superbikes and architecture. Its
aggressive design comprises high functional body panel system. They are so
designed that can be easily replaced when damaged as they are independent from
each other, and are coupled with hex-head bolts. Carbon fibre is used chassis. A-Pillars
are removed from it resulting in a cantilever type roof, which provides an
unhindered view to the driver. It is equipped with alloy wheels to match its
class aesthetics. In contrast tires used are dune buggy paddle clubbed with
digital technology. Consciousness for environment is being shown by use of eco-friendly
materials in this off road marvel.
It
is equipped with electric drive system, using Lithium-Titanate battery. They can be charged either with
dedicated high voltage point or general wall socket. A
unique feature named “Hot-Swap” is provided for battery system, which enables 1
minute transfer from discharged battery to fresh pack of it. Battery power is
being fed to the Siemens electric motor coupled to a transaxle single speed
type.
A
navigation screen is provided at the center of dash, which can be connected with
iPhone to have internet access, providing information related to weather, race
statistics, GPS and enables communication between other members of team.
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