La Dolce Veloce

Shown here is the front view of the iChange from Rinspeed, which is about the only angle from which it looks good (you can see more pictures in the gallery at Jalopnik). But then, this car isn’t about looks, it’s about imaginative concepts in automotive design. When a single occupant is riding in the car, the aerodynamics are optimized for that. If one or two passengers need to ride in the car, the rear end rises up to provide space for them. Drag is increased, but only when it’s necessary for it to be so. Clever. Not surprisingly, this concept car features an electric powertrain with fantastic performance, and an array of cool electronic gizmos (such as, using your iPhone as a key). Placing the driver’s seat along the vehicle’s centerline opens up nice possibilities for enthusiast driving, as well as simplifies requirements of selling such a car in multiple countries (no need for RHD and LHD versions). Like most Rinspeed concepts, it’s really just that, a concept. Don’t expect to see this on the roads. Continue Reading »