Duesenberg 2100 Concept

New Designers 29 Sep 2010

The Duesenberg 2100 is a design study of a rétro-futuristic luxury vehicle equipped with a nuclear powerplant and inspired by the styling cues of the 1930’s. The author is design student Chris Bednarczyk.

The Duesenberg 2100 is a concept based on the idea of a nuclear powered car, originally starting with the Ford Nucleon, a concept car developed in 1958.

The project was created by Chris Bednarczyk, a design student at Swansea Metropolitan University, and was on display at the Degree Show of last July 2010.

The Duesenberg 2100 revives the legendary brand using an exterior design language that expresses a graceful, yet imposing presence.

The concept is designed to transport three people (a chauffeur and two passengers), running long distances along specially constructed super highways.

As Chris explains, "The technology involved is based in the past: the idea of having a nuclear powered car has been around since the 50’s, yet never implemented safely.

"By the year 2100 this is entirely possible, creating phenomenal fuel efficiency, never having to refuel the car in its lifetime."

The styling is based around the powerful aura exuded by the car. It is "designed as a piece of moving sculpture rather than what could be deemed as a conventional car, with the long central window reflecting the waterfall grille of 1930’s Duesenberg, and the external wheel "pods" and side scallop shadowing the styling cues of the automotive industry in the 1930’s."

The 7 feet long scale model was built by Chris Bednarczyk and painted by "Custom Exotics" company.

About the Designer

Chris Bednarczyk has a 2:1 honours degree from Swansea Metropolitan University. He is currently seeking a position in the automotive design field.