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Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)

Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016)
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Rendering
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketch by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketch by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketch by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketch by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Design Sketches by Andriene Sene
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Weel Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Weel Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Weel Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Weel Design Sketches
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Tape Drawing
Bell & Ross AeroGT Concept (2016) - Tape Drawing
BR 03-92 AeroGT Watch
BR 03-92 AeroGT Watch
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BR 03-94 AeroGT Watch
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Luxury French watch company Bell & Ross has created a virtual concept car called AeroGT, inspired by classic GTs of the past and by the world of aviation.
Французская часовая компания Bell & Ross представила проект суперкара под названием AeroGT. Премьера купе состоялась на выставке Baselworld 2016, где фирма показала два новых хронографа, каждый из которых будет выпущен ограниченным тиражом 500 экземпляров.

По уверению создателей, облик машины навеян итальянскими купе гран-туризмо шестидесятых годов и реактивной авиацией. С первым пунктом согласиться сложно, а второе в экстерьере вполне читается. Помимо резких граней и обтекаемого кузова со «стабилизаторами» тут можно найти нетипичную для автомобиля деталь — трубку Пито на переднем крыле (в самолётах она помогает измерять скорость полёта).

Компания приводит лишь гипотетические параметры: Габаритная длина заднеприводного купе составляет 4,7 метра, а высота – 1,1 метра. Суперкар построен на основе карбонового монокока и оснащен восьмицилиндровым битурбо мотором объемом 4,2 литра. Агрегат развивает 610 лошадиных сил. Коробка передач – восьмиступенчатая роботизированная.

С нуля до «сотни» суперкар, по проекту дизайнеров Bell & Ross, может ускоряться за 2,9 секунды, а со старта дистанцию в один километр преодолевать за 19,8 секунды. Максимальная скорость – 315 километров в час.


THE AEROGT, THE AEROPLANE-CAR

Half AERO

The AeroGT is a super car inspired by aviation. With this creation, Bell & Ross is keeping in touch with its aeronautic roots. Extremely low (1.10 m) and aerodynamic, the 4.7 meter- long car seems to split the air like an arrow. Its pointed forms with sharp angles and cutting overhangs are reminiscent of some stealth aeroplanes. All it needs to take off is a pair of wings. When seen from above, the drop-shaped glass roof recalls the glass cover of a jet cockpit. Meanwhile the razor-thin wing mirrors are inspired by the small wings called «canards» placed on the nose of a ghter. The two unusually sized exhaust pipes evoke turbojet engine exhausts, while the turbine-style rims imitate the vanes of supersonic aircraft engines. But the most impressive detail is the rear longitudinal aileron, which is reminiscent of an aircraft’s vertical stabilizer. The role of this element is to stabilize the racing car when performing quick turns. Ultimately, the Bell & Ross AeroGT concept car combines motoring and aviation to the greatest possible degree.

Half GT

The Bell & Ross AeroGT draws its inspiration from grand tourers («gran turismo» in Italian). This category of racing car, rst produced in the land of Pasolini in the ‘50s, encompasses the most illustrious sports cars in automotive history, and particularly the celebrated Ferrari 250 GTO, of which only 36 were produced in the ‘60s. At the time, these versatile sports vehicles were designed to be at home both at great speeds and on the track. Indeed, some “gentlemen drivers” would travel directly by road to the competitions in which they were competing. The Bell & Ross AeroGT celebrates these legends on wheels in a highly contemporary manner.

THE AEROGT, A CONTEMPORARY TECHNICAL LAYOUT

Like an aeroplane, the AeroGT uses cutting-edge technologies and benefits from first-class performance. Its strict two- seater mid-engine layout looks very contemporary. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, GTs most often relied on a classic layout: front engine and rear-wheel drive. Later on, engines on the whole moved to the middle of the car, just behind the passengers. The AeroGT adopts this approach, which guarantees excellent weight distribution between the front and the back. Gripping the asphalt, it enjoys rst-class steering performance and road handling. In order to be light yet rigid, the monocoque chassis and body use carbon ber. As a result, the car only weighs 1320 kg. As light as a feather!

When it came to designing the AeroGT, Bruno Belamich didn’t hold back. He imagined the car propelled by a 4.2l V8 twin-turbo engine, combined with the latest 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Bell & Ross super car would boast 610hp – more than ample power in all situations. Press the accelerator pedal and its full horsepower is let loose. The car reaches 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. The two turbos grant the car maximum torque at both low and high engine speeds for stunning acceleration. Overtaking becomes a pure formality. As for its maximum speed, the AeroGT is intended to reach a peak speed of 315 km/h. For this reason, the Bell & Ross concept car notably features a pitot tube, installed at the top of its right wing. This type of probe, which can be found in aeronautics, measures very high speeds. Meanwhile the heat-resistant ceramic brakes have the delicate task of stopping this road-borne missile. Finally, the designers opted for a rear-wheel drive layout to maintain the driving pleasure and reactivity of the car. There is nothing boring about driving the AeroGT!
Source: motor.ru; www.drive.ru; www.bellross.com
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