The Seven
The Lotus Seven is a very light two-seater sports car marketed from 1957 by Lotus Cars. Conceived by Colin Chapman, The Seven was built in four series by Lotus before knowing a large number of copies of which only Caterham are official. The Seven is still in production 60 years after its creation. These vehicles are sold assembled or in kit, allowing the more do-it-yourselfers to realize the assembly themselves.
In 1957, at the same time as the Elite Road, Lotus launched a bare-bones sport and track car that succeeded the Lotus Mark VI. Similar in appearance to the Mark VI, the Seven, designed in a short time, uses a tubular chassis derived from the track Eleven. The front trains are those of the Lotus 12 single-seater, with superimposed triangles and spring dampers. The rear axle, he more technical rustic is a rigid bridge for cost issues. The engine is arranged at the front. The body is made of aluminum panels, without doors.
It perfectly reflects Lotus' philosophy of finding performance through lightness and simplicity.
In 1957, at the same time as the Elite Road, Lotus launched a bare-bones sport and track car that succeeded the Lotus Mark VI. Similar in appearance to the Mark VI, the Seven, designed in a short time, uses a tubular chassis derived from the track Eleven. The front trains are those of the Lotus 12 single-seater, with superimposed triangles and spring dampers. The rear axle, he more technical rustic is a rigid bridge for cost issues. The engine is arranged at the front. The body is made of aluminum panels, without doors.
It perfectly reflects Lotus' philosophy of finding performance through lightness and simplicity.
Development
The version above is a personal vision, a concept based on the study I carried. Obviously, the vehicle is too low to welcome users on board, and proportions have to be reworked. On the other hand, having a concept car at home is something that every car enthusiast would love.
The study takes a curve, and the following part is focused on having one car, two versions: Parking Mode (Concept Mode) and Driving Mode.
The study takes a curve, and the following part is focused on having one car, two versions: Parking Mode (Concept Mode) and Driving Mode.
Final Renderings
Vehicle transformation: Concept to actual vehicle // Parking Mode to Driving Mode
T H A N K Y O U
