2015 Lamborghini Rat Rod Concept

ThaiShock

Thứ Hai, 19 tháng 10, 2015

0 nhận xét

This creation is constricted to the virtual realm, but is an explosive cohesion of unlikely elements, which combine a Lamborghini’s neo-modern surface treatment; it’s carbon fiber rich construction with a rat-rod’s pure, unbridled functionality and stance. So what we have here is an open wheeled, low slung behemoth, dripped in carbon, with retro-futuristic bodywork that throws up new surprises every time you gaze at it.



As both men vowed to settle the debate, the Lamborghini Rat Rod was born. Inspiration came from a variety of things, which include Formula 1 cars, the Plymouth Cuda, the Vought F4U Corsair and even a 1960s era refrigerator. While Pawel revels in sketching, Jans is a 3D modeller. Both put their respective expertises to good use, and concocted this unearthly Lamborghini Rat Rod.



An unusual drag race gave birth to this jaw-dropping creation. When a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador and a 1930 Model A Rat Rod pulled up for a staged drag race (Roadkill Episode 5 – video below), designers Pawel Wisniewski and Jans Slapins debated about which one looked better. While the Lamborghini delineated the pinnacle of automotive design, the carefully curated rust bucket comes from a time when cars had barely begun to take shape.



Apart from extreme design, the Rat Rod also showcases advanced engineering. This Rat Rod seats four adults, uses a hydraulic drive system to reduce weight, and rides on pushrod actuated suspension. It’s drag racing intents are confirmed with a twin-turbo Small Block V8 engine which is mated to a sequential 6-speed transmission. Carbon fibre has been used extensively around the central chassis-cell and a low-mounted engine has been pushed as far back as the design allowed to offer as close to 50/50 weight distribution as possible. The carbon fiber wheels are gargantuan, but have innovative built-in brake rotors.