Project 411

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Hyper cars of today are cool, but reaching 400 Km/h on a runway is pretty useless.

The 411 is designed with a new primary scenario, creating a new class of vehicle; the luxury highway cruiser.

The concept envisions a not-so-distant future where, with the perfection of autonomous driving, some highways will allow higher speed limits in this mode. Removing the human error from the equation will allow safe cruising at speeds of 200, 300 or even 400+ Km/h, giving business people and the likes a viable alternative to flight as well as a real reason for boasting about that exotic car.

INTERIOR

The interior follow smoothly and organically the curves and lines of the general design language. Smooth, minimalistic curves are sculpted by narrow bands that seem to protrude from the dashboard and embrace the occupants with the two seats. Even though the headroom is pretty restricted for optimal aerodynamics, the interior offers ample legroom for the primary use scenario of the car; autonomous cruising.

POWER

To achieve the performance and range needed at sustained high speeds, the concept may make use of inductive,
on-the-go charging, where the road is provided with inductive charging stripes underneath the tarmac. The relatively small car battery is kept constantly charged this way, making the vehicle literally suck the power from the road as it goes, similar to electric trains.

SPORTS

To allow for extreme efficiency, the original design of the P411, from mechanics to tires, is all about smooth acceleration and straight line efficiency. However it will allow for a little stress in curves, adding some real fun in the driven mode.