The X-1 prototype for GT5

[Otto-Matic]

http://www.racer.com/sony-reveals-ne...rticle/181879/

the new "X-1" Prototype designed by Adrian Newey for Gran Turismo 5. very interesting, would be fun to see him take his ideas to ICS Aero Kits. oh well, I can dream.

[ykiki]

Wow - that's slick!

[Chris R]

Wow!!!

[Otto-Matic]

it's gonna be sweet to do a race in GT5 w/16 of these things on the track. The viral launch really makes me want to see this in real life. wonder what the budgets for teams in that series would be ?

[UltimateDanGTR]

just imagine 16 of these things round Daytona or Indianapolis in GT5. (both of which are in the game btw)

That is gonna be immense.

[Dr. Krogshöj]

http://www.racer.com/sony-reveals-ne...rticle/181879/

the new "X-1" Prototype designed by Adrian Newey for Gran Turismo 5. very interesting, would be fun to see him take his ideas to ICS Aero Kits. oh well, I can dream.

I think he would love to design an aero kit, given his history in Indy Cars in the eighties with March. But he won't have the time. He's got championships to win.

[Enjun Pullr]

The X-1 looks like a MacLaren Caparo T1, narrowed down from a two seat floor pan. That's what I had hoped the Delta was going to look after figuring out how low the drag was going to have to be.

Too bad the T1 is the only real car out of the three.

http://www.caparo-t1.com/

[Otto-Matic]

The X-1 looks like a MacLaren Caparo T1, narrowed down from a two seat floor pan. That's what I had hoped the Delta was going to look after figuring out how low the drag was going to have to be.

Too bad the T1 is the only real car out of the three.

http://www.caparo-t1.com/

if the X-1 or T1 was the concept for the look of the DW instead of the dildo it ended up being than i think almost everone would be on board. it's smokin' hot!
Enjun, correct me if i'm wrong but you are on board w/the concept of the DW philosophy, just not the actual physical appearance, correct?

Also since your one of the members of this forum who legitametly has knowledge of engine/dyno building, what would be your rough guess of the $$$ if there was a hypotheticall race series based on the X-1/T1?

[Enjun Pullr]

About the only thing I have ever been on board with about that program is the brilliance of Ben Bowlby to engineer a solution to a concept, and his ease of explaining vehicle dynamics to a layman like me.

The rest of it was a trainwreck. From the lack of market research, to the reliance on unproven technologies and non-existent components, to the strict design criteria which left none of the promised home-brew modifications as realistic possibilities.

There were more opportunities for cost overruns and outrageous application of R&D than were generally discussed, IMO. I could imagine a group of software engineers at Penske, designing programs to optimize the torque vectoring system for each circuit. Or refining the load-leveling system, which a full ground effects chassis would almost certainly require.

There was no clear advantage to independent suppliers or users of the "open source" philosophy. Paying for approval fees and selling components for a fixed price does not recoup design and testing costs, or guarantee any market share, to the subcontractors. The gravy goes to Delta, who gets paid while benefitting from the independent submissions.

The concept vehicle was a design exercise written for a strict set of criteria. Theoretical solutions were presented. It was educational to read them.

Otherwise, no thanks. I like race cars.

[nigelred5]

That is slick as hot cat crap on a cold doorknob! I'd definitely watch a field of those!