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Marotti concept reverse three-wheeler from Poland

 
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:35 am    Post subject: Marotti concept reverse three-wheeler from Poland Reply with quote

To call the Marotti three-wheeled concept car "unusual looking" is a massive understatement. A new video of the airplane-inspired machine has just been released, and show's the car from sketch, to production, to test driving.

When viewed from the front at a standstill the car/cycle looks cool and futuristic. But seen from the side, and in motion, it looks like an odd combination of a stubby-nosed sports car mated with a segway. In profile, it does not actually look like a fighter jet, as implied, but rather like an early space shuttle mockup. Although it accomplishes cool things, the space shuttle is commonly referred to as a "flying brick" because it is both heavy and lacking in supreme aerodynamics.

If we're being too harsh on its looks, let us know in the comments section.

Anyway, the vehicle does have a killer amount of power, considering its light 440 kg weight. It uses a 750 cc Honda V4 engine that produces 100 horsepower, and is controlled with a sequential six-speed gearbox. The prototype is fitted with a double rocker arm at the front, roller rocker arm at the back, and an adjustable shock system. Disk brakes are used, but we wouldn't mind seeing heavy duty calipers and disks on the machine.

Unfortunately, Marotti will continue to push the car's appearance. That may not be such a good idea, as the car/cycle is clearly designed to appeal to the few, not the many.

The Marotti concept was shown off earlier this year in Poland at the Poznan Automotive Meetings Design Forum.



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Loving the design and all the Jet fighter cues... looks like it will be an exhilerating drive

BUT

What if, as will inevitably happen, it were to hit a PROPER Trini pot hole?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That would be a very scary moment..But love the design...
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cant say that i like that, too many wings and fins, its supposed to be a trike not a shuttle craft.
for the ultimate in trike check this.


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^^^^Now that is a sweet trike right there...
Give Mazden and them ah chance and yuh sure tuh see one licensed for T&T roads
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