Sonntag, 2. Dezember 2018

Design No.4

This is another design I made this year.
Focussing speed and high efficiency while retaining the load carrying capability
leads to this particular design with a very low silhouette.






Some influences from Morgan, Jaguar and Triumph, I call it "Shooting Brake"
Intended to be built as plywood monocoque with the long front fenders doubleacting as sills.
No additional girders necessary, which will simplify the building process and saves weight.
This particular design is very low.
I created an ugly dude, 189cm tall (my size) for comparison.

Specs:
2+2 Seater, as always
Length:345cm/136"
Width: 120cm/47"
Wheel base: 225cm/89"
Wheels: 20" or 20x1 3/8
Height of body: 75cm
Height of top: 100cm/40"
Height of entry/ top of sills: 30cm/12"
Seat level: 20-25cm/ 8-10"
Ground clearance: 10cm/4"
Expected weight: 55-60kg with use of 4mm gaboon ply,
Less, if I use thin airplane plywood for non-structural parts.

I guess, it won't fit the needs of the usual grocery getter that good.
Climbing in and out is more difficult than in a design with higher seat level.
Visibility and visability are also restricted by the low silhouette.
So this design is intended as hommage to all those fancy vintage sportscars i like so much.


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