 |
- Countach Concept EV
- Review
|
|  |
| 1280 x 960 | 195 Kb |
|
|  |
| 1280 x 960 | 173 Kb |
|
|  |
| 1440 x 960 | 166 Kb |
|
|  |
| 1440 x 960 | 195 Kb |
|
|  |
| 1440 x 960 | 115 Kb |
|
|  |
| 1440 x 960 | 167 Kb |
|
|
|
Countach Concept EV
This tribute to Marcello Gandini had been created by Flavio Adriani, a freelance designer that mostly works in the architectural market, he might not be a car designer by profession, but this Countach Concept EV sure looks impressive nonetheless.
As with most of us the Lamborghini Countach fascinated him during his childhood, and the idea of one day designing his own super car came to life when he created a modern incarnation of one of the most legendary Raging Bulls ever made, the Countach.
Take into account that the original Countach as it was designed by Marcello Gandini had inspired many designers all over the world, so if you start working on a tribute you must remain true to the 'old' model but still be able to drag it into the 21st century, remember the last Countach came of the assembly line in Sant'Agata nearly 20 years ago ... and it received a prominent place in the factory museum.
So how did Flavio go about creating his new Countach Concept car ? He decided to keep the overall look of the legendary Countach but still change the details.
Hence the general appearance like those trademark doors, the front spoiler, the rear wing and the wheel arch extensions remained on his new design. Flavio did go for totally different headlight as pop-up lights are a bit out of fashion these days, but those split side windows are still there.
However Flavia introduced a very nice twist into the Countach Concept EV design ... he went for an electric car. That's right, this next generation Countach doesn't have a V12 engine, it has been replaced with three small electric engines, one for each wheel at the front and a large one for the rear wheels, coupled to a set of batteries these propel the car to very high speeds.
Also note that the front houses wind turbine generators that actually charge the batteries while driving, and additionally the engine cover contains solar energy panels to power the batteries while driving and while being parked.
So it is safe to say the Countach Concept EV is a classic car but with a very modern and ecological twist, it's not a Hybrid, it is a pure electric car, perhaps there is a future for cars like this once the bulk of the batteries required can be reduced and the charging can be accelerated ... I for one wouldn't mind seeing this car in real life.
|
|
Comments to date: 14. Page 1 of 2. | Adriani - Brazil | 6:36pm on Friday, February 26th, 2010 | Always is Good to see Comments, Soon the Countach version 2 will be here, best wishes |
Adriani - Brazil | 5:12pm on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | HI Leonel - NYC, USA!!
thank so much for your comments friend :)
I am so happy hear it. But unfortunately is it not easy to make a contact at lamborghini factory. Is a closed club, But I will happy if they take this idea :)
best wishes |
Leonel - NYC, USA | 10:39pm on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Marcello,
Keep everything!
(I'm also in architecture and we can design great things other than buildings- your are the example)
The design is amazing and it's environmentally friendly. Please submit it to Lamborghini for serious considerati... read more » |
Adriani - Brazil | 5:49pm on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | Hi All!
So thank you so much for all comments.
I know that traditional engineering techniques are different today. But unfortunately I am not car designer
I am just liked to make my dream come true...to make a little tribute in the memory of all t... read more » |
Ayaz A Ansari - Pakistan | 11:27am on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | The new Concept Countach EV is stunning good looking but the designer missed the original lines of LP 500 featured in Geneva Auto Show in 1971. The lines and curves were outrageous of the Original Countach which were lost to the production cars. |
dezzy - N.O | 11:07am on Friday, January 15th, 2010 | MAN DAT CAR LOOK COO
|
Andrew - USA | 4:29pm on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 | I love it!!! It is the coolest idea to bring back the legendary design that is still the Ultimate looking car only ...You GOTTA put a BIG V-12 in it NO BATTERY included please....JUST RAW HP !!!!! |
Alfa Eric - USA | 11:00pm on Monday, January 11th, 2010 | It looks pretty good but not enough to be built. The black lines were as a result of how they attached the body panels by default. Plus the panels also were attached using old engineering techniques on the original Countach. To do it again would be g... read more » |
Mike - USA | 7:14am on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 | All I can say is " Oh My" What a piece of artwork!!!
The design is incredible. Please Oh Please make this car a reality. Not that I could ever afford one if they did but I would just love to see and hear this car on the street. |
TJP - USA | 10:04am on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 | Sorry, but an electric Lambo is completely wrong, and actually kinda offensive. This design is beautiful, but it needs a traditional V12, period. |
Page: -1- 2
|
|
|
