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Written by Team Josh
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 |
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| The special waterproof and temperature-resistant “hybrid” fabric is
draped over a high-strength metal wire structure that features a series
of carbon-fibre and steel-mesh struts in various locations. |
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In today’s High Tech world, nothing is impossible! Now you may own a car which changes its face according to your choice. Yes, just push few buttons provided on dashboard to change the look of the car.
BMW has unveiled a fabric-covered car that can change its shape at the flick of a switch. It is a two seat sports car named as Gina Light Visionary Model. Gina swaps traditional sheet-metal for a near-seamless, stretchable fabric that can contort into different shapes.
The special waterproof and temperature-resistant “hybrid” fabric is draped over a high-strength metal wire structure that features a series of carbon-fibre and steel-mesh struts in various locations. The driver can change the roadster’s exterior design by using switches to activate these electro-hydraulically controlled sections.
For example, if the engine needs to be accessed, the bonnet can be unzipped down the middle to create a half-metre-wide gap. Some of the body changes are automatic. For improved aerodynamics at higher speeds, the Gina roadster will generate extra downforce by deploying a rear spoiler.
The car is in research mode and displayed at BMW museum in Munich.
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