rmc523 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Ford Start Concept Consistent with Ford’s long-range goals to provide more power though sophisticated turbocharging and spark-ignited, direct-injection fuel management systems, the 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine delivers power and torque comparable to a normally-aspirated I-4 powerplant. It is expected to have CO2 emissions under the 100 gm/km threshold. Located at the top of the console is a port to connect to the MyFord Mobile concept technology, which provides a seamless driver interface conducive to safe driving practices with personal handheld devices. .... As an added feature, when the driver inserts a smart phone in the docking station when the vehicle is in motion, access is available via the MyFord Mobile Concept to phone contacts and navigation tools through voice activation, as are all messaging, direction and communication features. If the smart phone device is docked and the vehicle is parked and powered off, both the vehicle functions and icons from the user’s device are available via the MyFord Mobile Concept. Icons are displayed on the large screen through Bluetooth transfer. Car functions and the speaker system also are controlled through voice activation. “With the Ford Start Concept, we didn’t set out to design some sort of utilitarian concept to save the world, nor were we interested in following the competitive trend toward an overly noisy design language. What we did set out to do was design a personality driven car that exudes warmth, charm and aspiration…to design a car worth bonding with,” said J Mays, Group Vice President Design and Chief Creative Officer, Ford Motor Company. Crisp highlights are incorporated into a smooth exterior shell constructed with lightweight composite body panels that snap-fit on an aluminum structure. Ford’s trademark kinetic trapezoidal grill moves upward onto the rounded, sleek form,....The entire exterior surface of the Ford Start Concept has been designed with flush-mounted aerodynamic features designed to cheat the wind – providing a minimal amount of drag while achieving maximum fuel efficiency. The innovative hybrid aluminum, high-strength steel body construction features a lightweight aluminum safety cell....All exterior body panels are made from deformable, pre-colored recyclable composites. Slim, laser-cut LED headlamps provide high-intensity light through trapezoid tubes. Two sets of running lamps....located in the headlamp design and a pair of lower running lamps, provide nighttime illumination. Created by a global team of designers working at Ford’s Irvine (Calif.) Strategic Concepts Group Studios, this sporty, futuristic concept combines near-production Ford EcoBoost engine technology, slick aerodynamics and low weight in an environmentally friendly package with reduced greenhouse emissions, all wrapped in an exciting design. It's certainly an interesting design... It's got a lot of cool technology though, with the little EcoBoost motor and the "MyFord Mobile Concept." Edited April 22, 2010 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goinbroke2 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 wondering how to get a bigblock and a set of 14-32's under the back........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Interesting approach to the microcar. Very unique styling. A co-worker described it instantly as a sort of mash-up of a VW Beetle and a Mini Cooper. I kind of like it! :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifs66 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Interesting approach to the microcar. Very unique styling. A co-worker described it instantly as a sort of mash-up of a VW Beetle and a Mini Cooper. I kind of like it! :yup: I like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I like it, except for the shifter coming out of the dash. Who was the first to do that Toyota? Stupid looking I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I like it a lot. The designers found a way to make its chubby proportions work - it reminds me of the way chubby little puppies are cute and cuddly, this car evokes that response. I showed it to my wife (expecting the worst) and she was really taken with the design. A win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Created by a global team of designers working at Ford’s Irvine (Calif.) Strategic Concepts Group Studios Freeman Thomas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Interesting design. Can't say I like it, but also can't say I dislike it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Interesting design. Can't say I like it, but also can't say I dislike it. I don't really like the front end, but that's pretty easy to change. The part I really like is the greenhouse treatment. Very unique - which is an area Ford has had trouble with recently in their greenhouse designs. Edited April 22, 2010 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysystem Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) I like it. Ford's concepts all look nice in that laser red. In particular I like the name...Ford Start...has a nice ring to it. It does have some Beetle and Fiat 500 feel to it. I think it's original enough to pull it off. Where is the front end photo? Edited April 22, 2010 by buddysystem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Freeman Thomas? Probably. He is in charge of Ford's "Strategic Design." I like this thing. Shows some imagination and the willingness to do something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notquitesane Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I really like that thing... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Ford Start Concept [/color][/font] [/font][/font] It's certainly an interesting design... It's got a lot of cool technology though, with the little EcoBoost motor and the "MyFord Mobile Concept." very nice, kinda Audi A1ish...and no-one has commented on the rear ends similarity to the MKC......LOT cleaner take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one2gamble Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 looks a bit like a A1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Ford Start Concept [/color][/font] [/font][/font] It's certainly an interesting design... It's got a lot of cool technology though, with the little EcoBoost motor and the "MyFord Mobile Concept." very nice, kinda Audi A1ish...and no-one has commented on the rear ends similarity to the MKC......LOT cleaner take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Link won't work here at work but I did see it on several other websites including this from jalopnik: http://jalopnik.com/5521859/ford-start-concept-no-its-not-an-audi Along with this interesting little comment: It debuts today at the Beijing Motor Show so, even if this doesn't go into production, expect to see six Chinese copies powered by lawnmower engines by the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 someone do a chop and turn it into a convertible................ :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Add a 2.0 EB and RevoKnuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Add a 2.0 EB and RevoKnuckle. what one ups ZOOM ZOOM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I hope this is the next Ka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 someone do a chop and turn it into a convertible................ :shades: K........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 K........................... couple of satin Aliminum roll bars and voila..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I thought there would be all kinds of negative comments on here about this, but you all seem to like it...... ....I however, hope it never goes any futher than these photos. Don't care for it. Not. One. Bit. I think it goes three steps backwards from Ford's "kinetic" theme. I understand it's a study in simplicity and all, but no thanks. JMHO, of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I thought there would be all kinds of negative comments on here about this, but you all seem to like it...... ....I however, hope it never goes any futher than these photos. Don't care for it. Not. One. Bit. I think it goes three steps backwards from Ford's "kinetic" theme. I understand it's a study in simplicity and all, but no thanks. JMHO, of course!! I actually think a lot of these lines could be blended with some kinetic influence very effectively. Notice the grille shape sticks with the one established under the kinetic language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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