Famed former BMW head of design Chris Bangle has revealed the latest project from his independent design house - the Redspace electric city car, to be produced by Chinese EV lorry manufacturer CHTC Group.
At 2.97m long, which is over 8cm shorter than the original Mini, the aim of Redspace is to maximise interior space for passengers, while occupying very little roadspace. The Redspace’s turning circle is smaller than that of a Smart Fortwo, although Redspace is taller and narrower. The car’s intended use is for inner-city driving in Chinese megacities, with seating for four on the move, and five when stopped.
Never dull: the car designs of Chris Bangle
Bangle insists that the car is not a concept, but instead previews a production model, building of which will begin with in a short, but unspecified timeframe. It’s a full-functioning prototype, and at earlier stages of development achieved promising crash test results thanks to an aluminium spaceframe, which surrounds the battery pack.
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bol
Looks like a logical progression
of his Fiat and BMW styling philosophy. I’m sure it will make some people cross (those who are still angry about the 5 Series 20 years later), but I think it hits the mark really well.
xxxx
To think ....
this person is a millionaire. I can see why he's the FORMER head of BMW design
typos1 - Just can’t respect opinion
Bob Cat Brian
xxxx wrote:
Haters (especially keyboard warriors on internet forums) gonna hate... ;)
xxxx
Fan Boy
I Don't like this car and don't believe it'll never get into production. Get over it!!!
typos1 - Just can’t respect opinion
androo
Seating for four on the move and five when stopped?
I'm struggling to find an occasion when you'd need to seat five when the car is stopped but only four when it's moving.
80sXS
androo wrote:
Dogging?
Deputy
Personal Space
Leslie Brook
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Well I think it looks cool, in a Citroen Ami sort of way. Way better than those ridiculous T25 things Gordon Murray produced with his much hyped iStream process which Steve Cropley kept plugging a few years back.
"Pressurised container: May burst if heated"
typos1
Its certainly quirky, Murray
Its certainly quirky, Murray's T25 is much better looking though.
XXXX just went POP.
abkq
A truly imaginative way to
A truly imaginative way to maximize space in a tiny urban car.
I like the 'bronze' highlights too.
But how does Bangle explain away the lack of aerodynamics (I am sure it matters even in a city car)?
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