17-08-2012, 04:39 PM
CONCEPT CARS
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What is concept car ?
“Concept cars are an expression of dreams, emotion and inspiration – and a vision of how to progress reality. They allow us to show the world how our designers and engineers are constantly probing the boundaries of their imagination and their creativity.”
difference of concept cars to the other cars
Concept cars are idea cars ,dream cars to showcased in motor shows or in commercials to know the people’s reaction towards new, mostly radical, and innovative designs.
They aren’t built for sale to the public. Many don’t even run.
These cars may have new and radical designs, ranging from gull wing doors, to six wheeled designs.
These cars may be made out of non-traditional, expensive and exotic materials ranging from paper to carbon-fiber alloys.
These are cars that use other sources of energy to power up and move the vehicle without the use of gasoline.
Concept cars history
William C.Durant was the first U.S. automaker and he made the first vehicle. This vehicle was simple in design and it looked like the fig. shown.
In 1909 Henry Ford had created the model ‘T’. This simple, no-nonsense car was a huge hit. The attraction of the Model T Ford was that its price never increased.
Audi Shark Concept Car
Technology description
It is a flying car with a combination of motorcycles and airplanes.
Streamlined design of the exterior offers a visual reference to the car’s name and – in combination with the rear lower spoiler – gives the vehicle an “underwater” appearance.
Both the headlights and the tail lights are made by transparent tubes which integrate LED units.
Honda Helix Concept Car
Technology description
It is a vehicle that interfaces with the driver’s DNA.
Advanced adaptive polymers offers three configurations, for large cities, congested urban environments and high speed travels.
Advanced adaptive polymers, capable of shifting shape, color or even material properties, when coupled with the user’s genetic code (DNA), will allow a vehicle to not just function as transportation, but rather be an extension of the user
Conclusion
Concept car designs are mostly radical changes from the material used to build them, designs that could improve efficiency, look & appearance and other factors, and the power sources from which it will derive its energy. One car review stated that concept cars will greatly improve the state of the environment if widely used, but the only problem with these types of cars is that they will be very expensive; leading to only millionaires could afford who are only a handful.
Thus the concept cars are all about the future. These are a way for designers to try new ideas and new technologies outside the box. These are a way for automakers to show what their car of the future might look like.