Sunday, January 2, 2011

Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept

Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept
"Nike of Samothrace - ancient Greek statue - represents Goddess of victory and sea battle. Conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty", is the inspiration of the name.
Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept
Idea to this Concept car was to reborn the spirit of victory and passion in different way to honor legends which shouldn't be forgotten. Reviving the spirit of victory and passion to honor the classic Formula 1 cars, designer Darko Nikolic has created a supercar concept dubbed the “Wings of Nike” (WON), representing triumph and ideal beauty in Greek mythology, which brings blood quickening and sophisticated of 50s look with seriousness of limousines from 30's was a huge challenge.
Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept based off a smorgasbord of 1930s and 1950s era cues, including wings, extended fenders, chrome bumper, suicide doors, and a roadster style rear end. The chassis is formed from lightweight aluminum, and its outer shell from carbon fiber. Capturing the sport heart in the sleek, stylish body of limousine, the futuristic sport sedan flow the lines to connect parts, spreading almost individually, along the whole body for superior aerodynamics.
Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept
The power engine of the Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept is a 7.3-liter V-12, generating a comfortable yet potent 750 bhp, delivered by four (all wheel drive) 22-inch dubs, and egged on by a 7-speed dual plate clutch transmission. The brakes are ceramic for superior stopping power, and the black and red exterior finish to symbolize its sporty character, which further is enhanced by a chromed bumper, white circles on tires and doors opening backwards.
Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept
Technical specifications:
Class: grand tourer, supercar
Type: 4-door sedan
Body made of: carbon fibre with aluminum sub-frames/ aluminium
Engine: 7.3l V-12 (750 bhp)
Transmission: rear-mid based 7 speed dual clutch/twin plate clutch
Layout: front-engined, all-wheel drive
Breaks: ceramic breaks by Brembo

Design: Darko Nikolić
Rhinoceros 3D modeling: Darko Nikolić
V Ray renderings: Miloš Ličina
Photography director: Darko Nikolić
Post production: Darko Nikolić
Wings of Nike Sport Cars Concept
 

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