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YoTa_BoX
10-05-2008, 07:14 PM
Very aerodynamic looking to say the least. It really depends on which angle i look at it as far as if i like the look of it or not lol. Cant wait to drive it in Grand Turismo though!!! seeing as its basically built for the game.

For the most part though i think it looks pretty bad ass my self..but then again iv always liked a more wild looking car. I know a lot of people will say its got to much going on..but me likes!!! :goodjob:


With GTbyCITROËN, a show-car presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Citroën becomes the first vehicle manufacturer to cross over to the virtual worlds: An original take on a road car, GTbyCITROËN is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world. The car is the result of a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5.

Styling

The design of GTbyCITROËN reflects a quest for optimal aerodynamic design. The show-car is a vehicle of flowing, taut lines, stretched to the extreme. The cleanly drawn sides, ribbed at the top, and the pearlescent shade of the bodywork enhance the vehicle's sleekly muscled looks.

GTbyCITROËN is geared to the world of motor racing, with its dynamic styling, sculpted lines and sharp graphics. The rear end is oversized, made exaggeratedly long in order to create an effect of retinal persistence. The idea is to make the concept car even faster visually. The white-to-grey gradation on the body side further underlines this impression of continuous movement.

The determined look of the front end is enhanced by wide air intakes and clear-cut horizontal headlamps. The headlamps feature penetrating blue LEDs in order to light the road effectively and keep rivals at a respectful distance! The chrome chevrons on the smooth bonnet express the Marque's identity.

The carbon rearview mirrors on their finely profiled supports appear to be suspended as if to cleave the air, giving GTbyCITROËN an excellent on-road stance.

The large wraparound windscreen flows seamlessly into the roof and on into the rear mobile airfoil with its exaggeratedly long shape. The fast-flowing lines create the impression of a car in perpetual movement. The whole body expresses performance and continuous movement.

Interior

Looking beyond the spectacular visual effect, the gullwing opening of the two doors gives GTbyCITROËN a level of accessibility rarely seen on this type of vehicle.

The cabin of GTbyCITROËN, designed to seat two adults, expresses the grand touring vision behind this show-car. The on-board ambience allies premium, extensively worked materials with a more high-tech effect for the driving position.

The layout of the low driving position was dictated by driving pleasure. The aim is for the driver to be able to concentrate on the road, assisted by a head-up display clearly displaying driving information.

The dashboard, with its clean uncluttered design, flows into the receding lines of an imposing copper sculpture. The thrusting modern lines of the sculpture become the central tunnel of the vehicle, illustrating the power of GTbyCITROËN and appearing to catalyse its strength. Created in a twist of this same copper sculpture, the leather-and-steel steering wheel also reflects the sporting spirit of the cabin.

To promote maximum concentration, the driver of GTbyCITROËN has a head-up display for driving information. Using red LEDs, this system projects key driving information – such as speed and navigation data – onto the windscreen in the driver's direct line of vision.

Performance

Looking beyond its taut, dynamic lines, this racing car features innovative equipment such as enlarged air intakes at the front, a flat underside, and a mobile spoiler and air diffuser at the rear. All these features play an active role in reducing lift and – above all – drag, to pin the car to the ground.

With its flowing lines, original architecture and its use – in the game – of what is potentially the best environmental technology, GTbyCITROËN embodies the sporting spirit as seen by Citroën and underlines the Marque's ambitions to meet new challenges.

EJ25RUN
10-05-2008, 07:17 PM
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1459208169/bctid1834464690 <<<<<<<<< VIDEO OF IT

http://www.gtplanet.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/thumb1280x1280_2907069982_4f2c64d216_o.jpg

VooDooXII
10-05-2008, 07:21 PM
Jeebus, first the GT-R...then the Estoque, and now this?

Are we going to have eight threads about every new concept/car that comes out, or are they just that breathtaking?

EJ25RUN
10-05-2008, 07:28 PM
Jeebus, first the GT-R...then the Estoque, and now this?

Are we going to have eight threads about every new concept/car that comes out, or are they just that breathtaking?

1,000,000 credits buys it in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

Check my thread.

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=37225279#post37225279

OneSlow5pt0
10-05-2008, 08:17 PM
am i the only one that think the front looks like a GTR

VooDooXII
10-05-2008, 08:17 PM
am i the only one that think the front looks like a GTR

If the GT-R looked like that up front, I'd probably like it.

blacknightteg
10-05-2008, 08:19 PM
yes. you are.

EJ25RUN
10-05-2008, 08:20 PM
am i the only one that think the front looks like a GTR

I think you dislike the gtr to the point where everything you look at is a GTR. Hope your girl doesn't have a Nissan badge as a nose.

OneSlow5pt0
10-05-2008, 08:30 PM
lol
its the slanted lights and open grill............but i really dont like this car

alpine_aw11
10-05-2008, 08:36 PM
Too crazy for my tastes. Probably aerodynamic as fawk though. What did they do for the engine in the real car? Did they just throw in something or is it actually fast irl as well as the game?

EJ25RUN
10-05-2008, 08:37 PM
eh....i like it. Has presence and i like the wild body lines.

OneSlow5pt0
10-05-2008, 08:41 PM
yea im curious to what powers it

EJ25RUN
10-05-2008, 08:45 PM
yea im curious to what powers it

electric motor on each wheel. (i think?)

RL...
10-06-2008, 06:25 PM
I like it, I would drive the hell out of it. But I think it looks more like an audi r8 rather than a gt-r. I don't see the nissan in it at all....

The interior of the car could use soem help though...

VooDooXII
10-06-2008, 06:43 PM
I like it, I would drive the hell out of it. But I think it looks more like an audi r8 rather than a gt-r. I don't see the nissan in it at all....

The interior of the car could use soem help though...

Don't worry, the interior will make perfect sense in about twenty years.

Elbow
10-06-2008, 06:54 PM
I kinda like it, especially the lower shot of the rear

Nerdsrock22
10-06-2008, 10:19 PM
Has presence...

Thats exactly what I was thinking.

Definitely not way to ignore this car. :goodjob:

87 Turbo II
10-06-2008, 10:57 PM
I strongly dislike it. If i want a wild car done right, I'd go for the Furai. Of course, neither will ever likely go into production, so really no fuss over it.

Atlblkz06
10-06-2008, 11:34 PM
I'm just sick of spaceship looking concepts.

When the final product comes out - the car's balls have been cut and it looks like any other car.

I know this is far different from the average real car concept but its all the same. Some crazy french designs up some weird lines and calls it a car.The concepts don't mean squat (Ok thats a lie but they dont mean much).

Is there a commentary on some designer giving the car life by using words like "organic", "personality line", "sculpted", "stance" etc :blah:

:lmfao::lmfao:

josh green
10-07-2008, 09:13 AM
Hmm, I dont know what to think of it. Watching it on GTP its just seems to have no personality, I guess its b/c it doesnt have an engine. I dont know about the brass on the interior.

AnthonyF
10-07-2008, 09:27 AM
They spent countless dollars on a car....for a video game. WOW. lol

I am diggin the wheels though! :goodjob:

-Ant.

Random Hero
10-08-2008, 03:43 PM
That thing looks awesome!

bandydesign
10-08-2008, 03:51 PM
Absolute perfection! I love it! It looks similar to the R8 in its essence. This is great; a new design trend!

These cars are never intended for production, moreso a display of the inspiration of the company. You WILL see these design cues in future citroens however.

YoshiFD3S
10-12-2008, 10:19 AM
That thing looks fkn' CRAZY!

It's so futuristic-looking and crazy....

I like it!

But it's obviously not something you'll ever see on the road...

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