mid engine mid year
03-05-2019, 08:32 AM
#22
Drifting
I don't know, if the stretched body lines stay true to the concept drawing, I don't think it looks bad at all, not like the abortion shown a few posts back.
03-05-2019, 10:46 AM
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Melting Slicks
Many years ago I was at a huge cruise-in when I saw what looked like a Shelby Cobra from a distance. As I approached there was something about it that didn't look right. I couldn't put my finger on it at first, but the proportions were just off. Turns out it was a "replica" built on an unmodified C3 Corvette frame. It wasn't badly done and if I had never before seen a Shelby Cobra it would have been very appealing. BUT, I had seen lots of Cobras before and it didn't look appealing. It just looked like a bad imitation of a cool car. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder so I don't criticize others for liking things I don't. But I'm not fond of any mid-engine C2 I've ever seen.
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03-05-2019, 12:25 PM
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The fact that the Sting Ray can be altered, widened and stretched, while still maintaining a visibly attractive proportional shape is a tribute to Larry Shinoda's artistic talent.
If the stretch mid-engine model were widened, with current era wide tires under widened fender creases, the proportional appearance will improve (IMO, and we need a 3/4 view rendering to offer qualified judgement).
If the stretch mid-engine model were widened, with current era wide tires under widened fender creases, the proportional appearance will improve (IMO, and we need a 3/4 view rendering to offer qualified judgement).
03-05-2019, 12:47 PM
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Interesting idea. Running the coolant lines to the front radiator seems like a gigantic challenge.
03-05-2019, 01:30 PM
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The radiator shroud and heated air exit path is a challenge, but the package is easier with modern electric fans that can draw some static pressure.
03-05-2019, 02:17 PM
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03-05-2019, 03:08 PM
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The fact that the Sting Ray can be altered, widened and stretched, while still maintaining a visibly attractive proportional shape is a tribute to Larry Shinoda's artistic talent.
If the stretch mid-engine model were widened, with current era wide tires under widened fender creases, the proportional appearance will improve (IMO, and we need a 3/4 view rendering to offer qualified judgement).
If the stretch mid-engine model were widened, with current era wide tires under widened fender creases, the proportional appearance will improve (IMO, and we need a 3/4 view rendering to offer qualified judgement).