Comments on: Design school pens Audi R-Zéro Concept http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:21:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Saul V http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-178641 Saul V Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:50:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-178641 This is nothing more than a kid, stealing someone else's idea. Refer to the site given above, though is in spanish you can see that someone else had come up with this design years before the release of this sketches. Not only that, the copy is so similar that the original artist could have no problems suing this School for them. This is nothing more than a kid, stealing someone else’s idea. Refer to the site given above, though is in spanish you can see that someone else had come up with this design years before the release of this sketches. Not only that, the copy is so similar that the original artist could have no problems suing this School for them.

]]> By: automany http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-178243 automany Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:19:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-178243 this is a copy ... it's not a very good project .... See this page : http://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php?t=433592 this is a copy … it’s not a very good project ….

See this page :

http://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php?t=433592

]]> By: Donfuy http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-177200 Donfuy Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:10:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-177200 Odd! Odd!

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-177116 Jon Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:17:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-177116 When did reading comprehension become a rare occurrence rather than the standard? People: read the entire post, then comment. And yes, everything coming out of BMW (save for the passable Z4 / M-variants of the Z4) are FUGLY. Jon. When did reading comprehension become a rare occurrence rather than the standard? People: read the entire post, then comment.

And yes, everything coming out of BMW (save for the passable Z4 / M-variants of the Z4) are FUGLY.

Jon.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-177031 ss Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:29:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-177031 this is not an "Audi" Thois is what some kid did in school or his homeowrk lastweek. this is not an “Audi” Thois is what some kid did in school or his homeowrk lastweek.

]]> By: Robert http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176926 Robert Fri, 23 Jun 2006 05:55:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176926 And people think what's coming out of BMW is ugly? And people think what’s coming out of BMW is ugly?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176907 Anonymous Fri, 23 Jun 2006 05:10:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176907 putting a motor in each wheel might give good accelleration, but it will give lousy handling, too. Far too much unsprung weight. putting a motor in each wheel might give good accelleration, but it will give lousy handling, too. Far too much unsprung weight.

]]> By: Dre http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176813 Dre Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:22:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176813 Volta > R-zero The complete volta weights 1250kg. They wanna put what in the R-Zero?!?!? 1200KG of batteries? Is that a typo? Volta > R-zero

The complete volta weights 1250kg. They wanna put what in the R-Zero?!?!? 1200KG of batteries? Is that a typo?

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176768 The Stig Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:41:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176768 Wheel motors, while elegant, are impractical if they weigh 85kg as that would reduce driving dynamics. Wheel motors, while elegant, are impractical if they weigh 85kg as that would reduce driving dynamics.

]]> By: Joe http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176733 Joe Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:38:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176733 TT and G35 had a baby named Speedy! He's like The Flash! Ya! Look at his gel hard combed hair! TT and G35 had a baby named Speedy! He’s like The Flash! Ya! Look at his gel hard combed hair!

]]> By: Ahk-Med http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176705 Ahk-Med Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:46:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176705 The Japanese are laughed at and mocked here, but as soon as the Euro manufactures start pushing electrics/hybrids/alternative fuel vehicles they will all of a sudden be cool. Watch then as all the hypocrites expose themselves, it'll be a laugh. The Japanese are laughed at and mocked here, but as soon as the Euro manufactures start pushing electrics/hybrids/alternative fuel vehicles they will all of a sudden be cool. Watch then as all the hypocrites expose themselves, it’ll be a laugh.

]]> By: e30e http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176702 e30e Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:39:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176702 EWWW TT AND G35 HAD A BABY! EWWW TT AND G35 HAD A BABY!

]]> By: Wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176684 Wickedated Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:14:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176684 I really like it I really like it

]]> By: swe http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176682 swe Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:13:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176682 it looks kinda overweight it looks kinda overweight

]]> By: ness http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176677 ness Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:00:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176677 The profile looks a lot like a squashed G35 coupe. The profile looks a lot like a squashed G35 coupe.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176661 ss Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:30:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176661 it looks killer from the profile...but the 3/4 view is hideous. the rear wheel area is horrible. i really like the rear end. if it were a little more aggressive i woudl say it could be the next batmobile..but it doesnt have that edge, to tame it looks killer from the profile…but the 3/4 view is hideous. the rear wheel area is horrible. i really like the rear end. if it were a little more aggressive i woudl say it could be the next batmobile..but it doesnt have that edge, to tame

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176659 BAMF Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:26:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176659 From the ISD France press release: "It is necessary to foresee 800 volts. The best batteries for this application are those of the family " Lithium-Ion ". The sizing criterion is the massique power : it is necessary to foresee 450 watts / kg. Thus approximately 1200 kg of batteries. 1200 kg of battery + 4 engines of 85 kg more the car itself, we should be around 2,2 tons." From the ISD France press release:
“It is necessary to foresee 800 volts. The best batteries for this application are those of the family ” Lithium-Ion “. The sizing criterion is the massique power : it is necessary to foresee 450 watts / kg. Thus approximately 1200 kg of batteries. 1200 kg of battery + 4 engines of 85 kg more the car itself, we should be around 2,2 tons.”

]]> By: British_rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176653 British_rover Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:22:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176653 Oh wait i forgot the motors so 85 kg each, if that is what they mean it is not clear from the article if it is 85 kg for all four motors or 85 kg for just one, is almost 800 lbs in just motors. What are they going to make the rest of car out of unobtanium? Oh wait i forgot the motors so 85 kg each, if that is what they mean it is not clear from the article if it is 85 kg for all four motors or 85 kg for just one, is almost 800 lbs in just motors. What are they going to make the rest of car out of unobtanium?

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176651 Jon Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176651 The full, narrow grill is very Silver Arrow-like, but I think Audi has decided to stick with the shield grill. I agree with Binge Drinkah that this is out of date, but since it didn’t from Audi, it really doesn’t matter. Jon. The full, narrow grill is very Silver Arrow-like, but I think Audi has decided to stick with the shield grill. I agree with Binge Drinkah that this is out of date, but since it didn’t from Audi, it really doesn’t matter.

Jon.

]]> By: British_rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176650 British_rover Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:19:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176650 1200 kg of batteries is over 2700 lbs. I hope the entire rest of the car weighs less then 1000 lbs or this is gonna be one heavy super car. 1200 kg of batteries is over 2700 lbs. I hope the entire rest of the car weighs less then 1000 lbs or this is gonna be one heavy super car.

]]> By: Dav http://www.leftlanenews.com/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept.html/comment-page-1#comment-176625 Dav Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:42:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/design-school-pens-audi-r-zero-concept/#comment-176625 i saw this on seriouswheels.com earlier thismorning. cool car. looks very muscular and tigeresque. a little bit of MC four twelve in the rear, but really really cool. i saw this on seriouswheels.com earlier thismorning. cool car. looks very muscular and tigeresque. a little bit of MC four twelve in the rear, but really really cool.

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