Discussion
George29 said:
Looks vile. Please say this isn't an indication to the future design direction of AM.
Typical quote from a rural hick. 
It is fantabulousy.
Absolutely goes with my "man about town" image.
I can picture myself alighting in my Armani whistle and Ray Bans flouncing into the Ivy Club for lunch ,what's not to like ?
avinalarf said:
Typical quote from a rural hick.
It is fantabulousy.
Absolutely goes with my "man about town" image.
I can picture myself alighting in my Armani whistle and Ray Bans flouncing into the Ivy Club for lunch ,what's not to like ?
There is only one thing I like about it - the NACA duct into the headlights. It is fantabulousy.
Absolutely goes with my "man about town" image.
I can picture myself alighting in my Armani whistle and Ray Bans flouncing into the Ivy Club for lunch ,what's not to like ?
The rest of it is not pleasant. It looks as if it was designed by a student for a uni project. They tend to come up with a load of s
te renderings resembling this all the time (I know it's not a rendering but the principal is the same). I saw it at HWM a couple of weeks ago. It's a concept for the Gran Turismo video game.
"This is one of the most spectacular Aston Martin concepts we’ve ever seen. It features a mid-engine supercar layout with a twin-turbo V12 producing 597kW. Acceleration figures, ahem, virtual acceleration figures haven’t been mentioned, however, Aston says it offers blistering performance.
Underneath, you’ll find a sophisticated functioning suspension system with high-tech electronics to help it rail around corners.
In terms of design, this is a new direction for the British company. It’s a very low profile layout with a swooping main glasshouse structure, an angular nose, a tightened waist, and an aggressive tail with a race-like diffuser. Company designers spent around six months coming up with the masterpiece."
Of course, the mock up doesn't have anything inside it, but those ducts stop the headlights steaming up.
"This is one of the most spectacular Aston Martin concepts we’ve ever seen. It features a mid-engine supercar layout with a twin-turbo V12 producing 597kW. Acceleration figures, ahem, virtual acceleration figures haven’t been mentioned, however, Aston says it offers blistering performance.
Underneath, you’ll find a sophisticated functioning suspension system with high-tech electronics to help it rail around corners.
In terms of design, this is a new direction for the British company. It’s a very low profile layout with a swooping main glasshouse structure, an angular nose, a tightened waist, and an aggressive tail with a race-like diffuser. Company designers spent around six months coming up with the masterpiece."
Of course, the mock up doesn't have anything inside it, but those ducts stop the headlights steaming up.
George29 said:
There is only one thing I like about it - the NACA duct into the headlights.
The rest of it is not pleasant. It looks as if it was designed by a student for a uni project. They tend to come up with a load of ste renderings resembling this all the time (I know it's not a rendering but the principal is the same).
Admittedly the wheels are a tad OTT.The rest of it is not pleasant. It looks as if it was designed by a student for a uni project. They tend to come up with a load of s
te renderings resembling this all the time (I know it's not a rendering but the principal is the same). Otherwise this is just what's required a quantum leap into the future of car design.
This is no more avant garde than the change from a DB6 to the NP- DBS/ Vantage of the 1970's.
George29 said:
avinalarf said:
This is no more avant garde than the change from a DB6 to the NP- DBS/ Vantage of the 1970's.
The difference is, the DBS / Vantage were both good looking cars. Indeed it is relatively recently that the Vantage has been acknowledged as desirable and collectible.
There are many that think the Virage from the 90's is an ugly car.
George29 said:
avinalarf said:
Typical quote from a rural hick.
It is fantabulousy.
Absolutely goes with my "man about town" image.
I can picture myself alighting in my Armani whistle and Ray Bans flouncing into the Ivy Club for lunch ,what's not to like ?
There is only one thing I like about it - the NACA duct into the headlights. It is fantabulousy.
Absolutely goes with my "man about town" image.
I can picture myself alighting in my Armani whistle and Ray Bans flouncing into the Ivy Club for lunch ,what's not to like ?
The rest of it is not pleasant. It looks as if it was designed by a student for a uni project. They tend to come up with a load of s
te renderings resembling this all the time (I know it's not a rendering but the principal is the same). Im with George on this .....its oribble.....us young chaps must sing with one voice eh George
michael gould said:
Im with George on this .....its oribble.....us young chaps must sing with one voice eh George
The current models design features have been tweaked as far as they can go.
Apart from taking design cues from the One77 I don't see where else they can go.
Assuming this design project is an indication of the future and not the finished article I say lets be bold.
Maybe you guys should be driving a Porker.
And Michael you drive a Merc.......nuff said,they've not had a pretty car since the '60's.
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 3rd December 15:14
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
Im with George on this .....its oribble.....us young chaps must sing with one voice eh George
The current models design features have been tweaked as far as they can go.
Apart from taking design cues from the One77 I don't see where else they can go.
Assuming this design project is an indication of the future and not the finished article I say lets be bold.
Maybe you guys should be driving a Porker.
And Michael you drive a Merc.......nuff said,they've not had a pretty car since the '60's.
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 3rd December 15:14
ds2000 said:
avinalarf said:
David,how very dare you !
And you a London Lad !
Possibly you come from South London,maybe Croydon ?
Definitely not from North of the Thames.
haha I'm living in Clapham but am of Manc descendants (via Wales I should add)And you a London Lad !
Possibly you come from South London,maybe Croydon ?
Definitely not from North of the Thames.
Manchester via Wales bloomin heck,your not even English,
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