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DonCorson
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Geneva Automobile Salon 2013 - Part 1

Geneva Automobile Salon 2013 - Part 1

The Geneva Automobile Salon 2013 had more surprises in store than I was expecting.
As usual my comments will be from my vantage point seeing the cars mostly as objects of art.

Let's start with the Lamborghini Veneno.  I saw all the pictures in the press release and on the net.  Most didn't look real, looked like they came right out of some comic book.  I was ready to say, oe-my it's horrible, but...
The form language is complicated, overladen with details.  It is over the top, but it is almost like a fractal where the details become an undercurrent supporting the whole without you really noticing them.  For me at least it works.  Even the tailfin looks reasonable.  Take a look.








The forms are more organic than I thought, the design inspiration from a sting ray is obvious.



















































Is it a car for me? No.  Is it over the top? YES! But the designers have done a good job.  I'm sure the 3 owners will be happy.












Pagani is so interested in showing all the internal details of their cars that one could ask ones self what the car really looks like.

Note also the voluminous storage compartments on both sides.  Who said that 2 seater sports cars aren't practical.











































Compared to Pagani Bugati gives a very refined and calm impression.  Reserved understatement.























Somewhat less understatement here, but speed and the first example of scissor door we see today.  Who is the manufacturer?




















This message has been edited by DonCorson on 2013-03-16 15:05:46 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-03-16 17:19:16 This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2013-03-21 06:27:10