Tag: LA Design Challenge 2008
Audi R25
Created by Audi of America Design Center California, the R25 was designed to compete in futuristic racetracks with high-velocity tunnels which allow cars to race inverted. Among the features are a Dynamic Space Frame and active surfaces which...
BMW Hydrogen Powered Salt Flat Racer
Created by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the Hydrogen Powered Salt Flat Racer is based on the idea of reusing ordinary materials such as old oil barrels and barbecue lids as main components for the body and wheel discs.
GM Chaparral Volt
Designed by GM Advanced Design, California, the Chaparral Volt collects and generates its own energy from three different renewable California resources: Earth, Wind and Fire to create a new racing category: the eco-triathlon.
Honda’s The Great Race 2025
Honda Research and Development North America has created a futuristic racing vehicle to compete in the Great Race 2025, circumnavigating the globe in 24 hours on land, by sea and by air.
Mazda Kaan
Designed by Mazda Research and Development North America, Kaan is a single seater electric race car with an electronic tire system and a design inspired by electric fields and natural textures.
Mercedes-Benz Formula Zero
Designed by Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America, the Formula Zero luxury racer combines elements from the Formula One and Yacht Racing worlds with the track dynamics of the bobsled.
Mitsubishi MMR25
The Mitsubishi MMR25 is multi-terrain futuristic vehicle with omnidirectional wheels made of eight independently-controlled motors, allowing for a 8x4 wheel drive so that the car can be driven forward while pointing in any direction.
Toyota Lemans Racer
The Toyota Le Mans Racer a race car concept powered by hydrogen fuel cell electric motor, with body surfaces that integrate photovoltaic panels which supply electricity when extra energy is needed.
Volkswagen Biorunner
Created by the Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California, the Bio Runner concept features a motorcycle-like driving position, with the rider positioned inside a protective cage and controls attached to the hands and feet. Wheels are controlled via...
