Rendering 1 - Side view of my MA final project. My interpretation of the Lotus Seven for 2003. A road/track car with an innovative approach to the paradox of practicality and performance.
Rendering 2 - An original rendering in pencil and an image created in Photoshop
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Sketchwork2
Concept - The idea is simple. Weekdays the vehicle is powered using a rear-mounted 1000cc motorcycle engine, providing practicality, low emissions and frugal commuting. But at weekends things are a little different. Drive to a race track, hire a racing rear end - complete with downforce kit and 1300cc racing engine - and gearbox and race until Monday!
7/4 2003 scale model - Final MA project. X-wire technology, as used in the GM Autonomy and Hy-wire, can be used to create a sports vehicle with an entirely modular powertrain at the rear. Imagine the scenario: the vehicle you use all week on the public highway can be taken to the race track, have its rear unit exchanged for a racing version, and driven to its fullest potential on the track. When its time to go home the units are simply exchanged once more. Track fun....no hassle
1/4 Scale Model
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Final MA Project
Nick Mellor
Designer Manchester, United Kingdom