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You don't need a library loaded with motorsport history books (hey, does watching Ford v Ferrari count?) to know that the Blue Oval, together with Caroll Shelby, did quite a bit of experimenting until they brought to GT40 to the 1966 trim that allowed it to grab Ferrari's Le Mans glory and then some. Well, the Volvo/Polestar designer who came up with this GT40 rendering did the same.
A simple glance at this pixel effort shows that the machine has been taken far, far away from its original form - as Maxime explains on Instagram, the medium used to bring this machine to our attention, the idea of the project was to experiment with the shape of retro racer. So while the pixel master admits this is a raw concept, its standout nature means it's still worthy of our attention.
For the record, designers who work for established names introduce such doodles on a regular basis, so the one sitting before us shouldn't come as a surprise.
The aerodynamic profile of the GT40 has been completely revamped and it all starts with the front end. The low nose of the car might not be the most appealing, but it certainly sets this contraption apart, while also serving for an imaginary downforce experiment, as highlighted by the small winglets found ahead of the wheels, for instance.
Speaking of the front wheels, we notice a pair of LED light clusters that are integrated into the now-partial fenders. Next up, we can talk about the massive side skirt extensions and rear wing, which showcase the decades of airflow manipulation evolution that set the 1960s racecar apart from the current era of motorsport.
Despite the extensive body transformation, the engine of the Ford V8 still occupies the middle section of the vehicle and it appears this gets its fresh air from a roof scoop.
For the record, designers who work for established names introduce such doodles on a regular basis, so the one sitting before us shouldn't come as a surprise.
The aerodynamic profile of the GT40 has been completely revamped and it all starts with the front end. The low nose of the car might not be the most appealing, but it certainly sets this contraption apart, while also serving for an imaginary downforce experiment, as highlighted by the small winglets found ahead of the wheels, for instance.
Speaking of the front wheels, we notice a pair of LED light clusters that are integrated into the now-partial fenders. Next up, we can talk about the massive side skirt extensions and rear wing, which showcase the decades of airflow manipulation evolution that set the 1960s racecar apart from the current era of motorsport.
Despite the extensive body transformation, the engine of the Ford V8 still occupies the middle section of the vehicle and it appears this gets its fresh air from a roof scoop.
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