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Auto Car Design and Review
The Ferrari Millennio Concept is a design study of a futuristic electric vehicle that proposes a new aesthetic approach inspired by the architecture world. The author is Marko Petrovic from Serbia.
With his Millenio Concept, Marko Petrovic, who completed the Master in transportation design at Milan-based Domus Academy in 2010, proposes a vision for a new aesthetics in automotive design.
As he explains, while the technological aspects of cars are rapidly changing, the evolution of the visual design languages appears much slower.
Taking inspiration from the architecture field, where new projects often push the boundaries of possible, Marko envisions an approach based on the use of different shapes, optical illusions (with materials and colors) and complex forms, combined in a balanced and proportioned whole – almost a “mechanical” version of the human body.
With the Ferrari Millenio he applies these principles to an extreme electric sportscar equipped with two motors and featuring advanced materials such as Buckypaper, a thin sheet made from an aggregate of carbon nanotubes, which is 10 times lighter and over 500 times stronger than steel.
The design – partly influenced by Ferrari’s world park in Abu Dhabi – is characterized by a intricate interplay of different surfaces, textures and materials.
Both the front and the rear end are inspired by the lines of the Italian carmaker’s models, reinterpreted with a mix of different elements.
Among these are the front headlights, which have a complex look and seem to be floating, conveying the idea of a very elaborate assembly process which contributes to the exclusivity of the car.
Marko Petrovic is 27 years old designer from Serbia. He completed the Master in transportation design at Domus academy (Milan) in the year 2009/2010.
After graduation he did an internship at Milan-based Changed design studio and worked with several design studios in the field of industrial, transportation (yacht design), product and fashion design.
He is currently in the process of opening his own studio (“MarkDesign Studio”) in Serbia, to focus on trends and new design directions in the field of transportation, industrial and interior design.
(Image Courtesy: Marko Petrovic)
The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is a big jump from the company in mid-engine sports car down. Completely new from every perspective: Engineering, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics. This model is the synthesis of style, creative flair, passion, and cutting-edge technology, the characteristics of the famous Italian as a nation. For this reason, Ferrari chose to add the name of his homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.
Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact aerodynamic form, the concept of simplicity, efficiency and lightness inspiring project of this car. Each design is very much influenced by Ferrari’s aerodynamic efficiency requirements, as can be seen from the 140kg of downforce at 200 km / h generated by the new model. With a single opening feature for the front grille and side air intake, with aerodynamic parts and profiles designed to direct cooling air to the radiator and the underbody of new flats.
Like other sports cars, Ferrari 458 Italia uses the concept coupe with two seats in front. In the design with a sporty interior environment. The interesting thing when you look into the Ferrari 458 Italia, you’ll find innovative features of the environment by driving a new type, the driver was greeted by a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel. Steering wheel and dashboard are a direct result of the practice race and Michael Schumacher are people involved from the beginning of 458 Italia project and plays an important part.
The Ferrari 458 Italia equipped with a V8 engine that delivers new 4499 CC 570 CV at 9000 rpm and with tremendous power output of 127 CV / liter. Maximum torque of 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, more than 80 percent of which are available from 3250 rpm. Certain torque is 120 Nm notes / liter. However, what is remarkable is the amount of available torque while maintaining a high level of power at low revs.
Ferrari 458 Italia supported with technology for better handling, control logic revolution with calculations faster and more accurate levels of grip, ensure a greater stranglehold. ECU A similar set of high-performance ABS, provides more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. Brake prefill function which also features in the caliper pistons move the pads into contact with the disc in the lift off to minimize delays in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km / h braking distance of 32.5 meters to the rear.
