The neo914-6 Concept, the details... Options

[neo914-6]

neo914 purpose: An exercise in creative design, to promote the enthusiasm for the 914 and introduce new ideas, designs, and components not previously installed on a 914…

"neo" translates to "New" in German thus "neo914-6"

What would a 914-6 look like today? Imagine the character of the 914 we all “grew” to love retained in a modern version…

Design sketched 8/05:


Car shown at SEMA 11/06:


Original 914 design:



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QUOTE (Brent @ Sep 3 2005, 11:10 AM)

Felix, It looks as if the front bumper is a cross between a 916 and early GT style chrome one. Is this your insperation? Looks great. -B

Brent, the intent is:
-allow for some form development that continues from the hood and fenders
-eliminate the rubber top dictated by the 70's DOT or TUV regs. Did they really think it would soften the harm to a person's limbs?
-retain some metal chrome finish so it is not just another plastic cap and give a sense of strength and retro-styling
-give some importance to the radiator intakes "bezel"
-retain the stock valance, I like the torsion bar "bumps"
-continue with a radius on the bottom edge of the car with the rockers to give more curvature to the body, an air dam or side skirts would have eliminated this.

IMHO

Happy bday "Seve"! just dropped my daughter off at a bday... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/birthday.gif)