The most absurd futuristic cars in history
Breaking with the usual line in the world of the automotive industry is no easy task, though many crazy and unexpected ideas developed major innovations in motor vehicles. It has not been the case with some prototypes like these, which have resulted in losses of money, time and, in some cases, reputational. The most absurd cars in history await you …
Although there are many Attempts to revolutionize the automobile, It is still committed four wheelers, which operate mostly with a combustion engine although electric start making its foray into the market- and that use roads. But some attempts in the past, present and, sure, the future attempt breaking with established standards. Jalopnik draws up a list of those who have broken, but take advantage of their ‘madness’.
1. Sir-Vival
maybe the foiled to create greater safety car of the future. his design with two parts it was one keep safe bet for all passengers in case of accident. Based on a Hudson 48 ‘, this prototype did not reach the production, in that time the power prevailed before safety- though Now is a real gem of incalculable value and can be seen exclusively on Collection inventor Donald J. Moore.
2. Curtiss-Wright Aircar
this concept based on a hovercraft It was created by the American company Curtiss-Wright, in the 60s it was consolidated as one of the largest dedicated to the manufacture of aircraft. Its size and its lack of practicality condemned since its inception.
3. H2O Genepax
This car created in 2008 what It worked with water, I eventually had to surrender to the world of electric cars. It was marketed in the United Kingdom and he ended as it had to end, off the market.
Four. General Motors Firebird Concept
In the late 50’s, General Motors wanted to sell to its customers based model in which were created to achieve speed records. They were wrong in predicting future with this car Firebird engine turbines generating more than 225 hp.
5. Ford Gyron
All Ford new ideas between the 50 ‘and 60’, the most surprised-not just for his brilliance and was the model practicidad- Gyron, that came true 1961. East two-wheel drive with balance controls gyroscopic presented major drawbacks, as a transparent roof that blinded the occupants when the sun came and ones projecting cantilevers could become blades in accidents involving pedestrians or motorcyclists involved.
6. Flying cars
If we talk about flying cars that allow yes we can be looking forward, but the reality is that in this have not yet come to be more than planes with large wheels blending, without much success, the benefits of both vehicles. The most recent and one of the most accomplished is the Aeromobil 2.5.
7. Aptera 2e
electric vehicle with forms Airplane and some interesting features, as this three-wheeled vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 in less than 10 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 137 km / h. He has also gone one version propulsion system plug-in hybrid (plug-in) but most he has achieved has been out in 2009 in the film Star Trek.
8. Aurora ESV
A priest with faith built 1957 this vehicle using the a Buick chassis 53 ‘, which he incorporated a wooden frame, elements fiberglass and plastic sales. Of course, he stained and Buick name was a failure. In 2005 it was restored and it is an example of what should not be repeated.
9. Dymaxion
maybe one of the large cars that did not succeed in 1933 for its aesthetics but it was a preview of the minivans and vans of nowadays. Buckminster Fuller He gave life to a car with seat belt, suitable for eleven passengers and only consumed 7.8 l / km. a real revolution at that moment…