Chrysler's "boxfish" car
07-23-2006, 02:15 PM
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Chrysler's "boxfish" car
I couldn't find the thread where I saw this picture before, but here is an article to go with it:
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From Clumsy-Looking Fish to Sleek Vehicle
When the project team embarked on their expedition into nature's domain, it led them into the depths of the underwater world where they encountered an unexpected role model—the yellow boxfish, or Ostracion cubicus.
At first sight, the boxfish lives up to its name. It is almost laughable to think that this plump, polka-dotted, pug-nosed, aquatic creature could serve as a scientific model.
"Quite frankly, we were surprised when this clumsy-looking fish, of all things, became our model for designing an aerodynamic and fuel-efficient car," said Dr. Thomas Weber, DaimlerChrysler's research and development chief
(click the video link in the middle of the article)
http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/art...s=bibendum2006[/img]
Quote:
From Clumsy-Looking Fish to Sleek Vehicle
When the project team embarked on their expedition into nature's domain, it led them into the depths of the underwater world where they encountered an unexpected role model—the yellow boxfish, or Ostracion cubicus.
At first sight, the boxfish lives up to its name. It is almost laughable to think that this plump, polka-dotted, pug-nosed, aquatic creature could serve as a scientific model.
"Quite frankly, we were surprised when this clumsy-looking fish, of all things, became our model for designing an aerodynamic and fuel-efficient car," said Dr. Thomas Weber, DaimlerChrysler's research and development chief
(click the video link in the middle of the article)
http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/art...s=bibendum2006[/img]
07-23-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by x-ray_Bravo
It looks like there would be some rear visibility issues.
07-24-2006, 06:20 PM
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Alright.. I am all for creativity with concept vehicles.. but that thing is fugly. I loved the xB from the instant I saw it.. I am one of the few it seems that liked the Aztek. But this thing.. of sweet mercy just say no.
07-24-2006, 06:59 PM
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l0l - what the fudge?
Looks like the love child of the Pontiac Aztec and the Honda Insight electric car... hahahahaha!
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= what you see above... I just hope Honda is getting child support from Chrysler...
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The only thing I'm diggin' is the body color matched rims - that looks hot on almost any car, IMO.
Looks like the love child of the Pontiac Aztec and the Honda Insight electric car... hahahahaha!
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= what you see above... I just hope Honda is getting child support from Chrysler...
- sh00k
ps -
The only thing I'm diggin' is the body color matched rims - that looks hot on almost any car, IMO.
07-26-2006, 02:25 AM
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