Cold Fusion C7
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Cold Fusion C7
My friend and Corvette’s largest French forum webmaster (Leshark) asked me to work on some new technical ideas in order to keep a V8 in the Vette. We finally got to the cold fusion hydrogen V8 principal. Of course hydrogen is not pure energy like oil and is produced using electricity …….but if you want to keep the V8 that is the only solution. However there are no more pistons in those cylinders but turbines instead driving a common shaft located in place of the traditional crankshaft …..hey ….but it is still a V8 and gives excellent power (770 Hp) and only liquid water coming out of the exhaust. The water is then reused (partially) in a complex onboard system to create hydrogen again using a generator braking system (energy should no more be wasted in heat).
Here is one view of what the concept car should look like. Further details can only be communicated by Leshark himself.
Have a nice day all and god bless America
P.S. by the way ….what happened to my old thread with my designs ?
Here is one view of what the concept car should look like. Further details can only be communicated by Leshark himself.
Have a nice day all and god bless America
P.S. by the way ….what happened to my old thread with my designs ?
Last edited by VetteSpeed-427; Oct 26, 2010 at 07:07 AM.
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originally this design was for a fully electric powered corvette, the vertical tail lights symbolise spiritual growth (uprightness) as the corvette moves from a chemical inner soul to a full electrical one (light body) ….
it definitely looks like a corvette if I modify the rear end towards a more conventional look, with horizontal tail lights …..I can give it a try if you wish
it definitely looks like a corvette if I modify the rear end towards a more conventional look, with horizontal tail lights …..I can give it a try if you wish
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How "revvy" would this motor be? Turbines are not "revvy". The tail lights - just not digging them and they are not "flowing" with the rest of the design. If we're going to go with a vertical look, I would shoot for something that looks similar to the Cadillac design (XLR). Otherwise, go back to the horizontal arrangement. Frankly, the tail light look you have is a little "blasphemous" (How dare you do this in the house of Corvette)!
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Entry Level Corvette
This looks more like a retooled Pontiac Solstace which by the way as stated by a recent Corvette Magazine Editor would make a great entry level Corvette. Do away with the Base Corvette, aka "Skinny Body" and make all other Corvettes Wide Body W/Aluminum Space Frames. Now That Is What A Corvette Should Be Anyway!
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Thank you all
I have designed several Corvette concepts over the years ….some are fully electric
this one is a hybrid model with an electric motor + a traditional AFM V8
I also started a new forum www.GTCosmos.com for all sport GT car brands, you are welcome if you understand French
I have designed several Corvette concepts over the years ….some are fully electric
this one is a hybrid model with an electric motor + a traditional AFM V8
I also started a new forum www.GTCosmos.com for all sport GT car brands, you are welcome if you understand French
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My opinion, the design above has promise, but needs tweaking..like the side view very much. the front view is missing something, not sure what at this point, but it flows without definition. Sort of like the bat mobile in one of those late movies. Don't know if I like the grill work on one against the other, need to let that grow on me. Maybe once the front is defined more. I think the exhaust is a odd shaped almost as if it was put in last. I love the way exhaust pipes make make a statement, but just cant figure out what they are doing here on this particular design. Finally, what's up with the headlights? Not sure I get that concept. Hate to pick apart each and every detail.
Not to be negative, but as I mention, there is a lot of promise here, but it's not yet complete.
Not to be negative, but as I mention, there is a lot of promise here, but it's not yet complete.
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I think this c-7 design is the best I have seen yet aesthetically.
The change/transition from the c-5/c-6 thing is good & I like the down size you've incorporated into the design
Can you please post a frontal shot of what a convertible might look like.
The change/transition from the c-5/c-6 thing is good & I like the down size you've incorporated into the design
Can you please post a frontal shot of what a convertible might look like.
