Scott Burgess of The Detroit News has swiped what he considers the best bits from a variety of cars released last year to create a Frankenvehicle like no other. This is the kind of thing that could keep commenters busy for the rest of '08, but we gotta say he makes some interesting choices.
We're all for the flat-bottomed Audi wheel, Viper tires, and 3-Series retractable hardtop. Inside, Ford's Sync system running through Lexus' Mark Levinson 5.1 Surround Sound would be a most pleasant aural experience, as well. But the steep windshield of the Mazda CX-9 on an Infiniti G37 profile? And Distronic cruise control harnessing a Honda Accord V-6? Hmmm. Out back, he wants the rear light band from an MKX for recognizability. As if this car could get lost in a crowd.
The only major gripe we have is with his choice of the front end of an F-250 because it "lets you tailgate with attitude." We can't, however, argue with the price that's swiped from the Chevy Aveo: under $13,000.
[Source: Detroit News]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Taylor @ Jan 2nd 2008 6:36PM
Sorry, I really don't want the front of a Ford pickup, I think a banged up piece of sheet metal would look better. Diggin' the Viper wheels though.
I3ziko @ Jan 2nd 2008 6:51PM
call it "homer" :)
Taylor @ Jan 2nd 2008 9:21PM
oh man, i was crying laughing. nice one.
naggs @ Jan 2nd 2008 7:26PM
...but what car has the best fuel filler door?
or best windshield wipers?
and you cant forget floor mats!!!
seriously though, dumbest story evar
Sandeep @ Jan 2nd 2008 7:27PM
That sounds like what CR would consider for their frankencar of the year...
DS @ Jan 2nd 2008 7:35PM
How about the CTS's front end, the S5's rear, the Corvette's profile, keep the bimmer's convertible roof, the 911 GT2's seats, Ferrari's F1 Superfast sequential transmission, the M5's engine, the same electronics from the Mercedes, Lexus, and Ford, put the FRONT seats from an S550 in the REAR plus Chrysler's Swivel-n'-Go, the spaceframe/platform from the 599 GTB Fiorano, and the wheels and tires from the Viper?
Mobius_1 @ Jan 2nd 2008 9:28PM
That is much better!!! Let's hope it still only has that Aveo Price though
Turbofrog @ Jan 2nd 2008 7:54PM
There are a few reasons why being a car designer is a very difficult position to get...
elprogramer @ Jan 2nd 2008 8:26PM
Really? Because just about every concept car screams otherwise.
accord745 @ Jan 2nd 2008 8:08PM
i think this "cut and paste" strategy was the same one used to design the exteriors of the hyundai xg350 and kia amanti from a few years ago. the results are closer to a nightmare than a dream.
Going Like Sixty @ Jan 2nd 2008 8:24PM
Isn't it sad that the car biz hasn't been near as innovative as the rest of the U.S. biz in the last 40 years?
Think about stuff we use everyday that have dramatically improved because of innovation.
And we're still driving the same basic configuration as 40 years ago.
Even by taking the BEST of the concepts, there are no significant innovations.
More here:
http://goinglikesixty.com/2007/12/31/after-forty-years-why-do-cars-still-basically-suck/
Jake @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:57PM
Damn, that's an ugly vehicle. Not sure how you combine the G37 profile with the BMW hardtop, not sure what he was going for there. Maybe a hardtop G37 4-door? I may have made the 4-door part up, but the comic value is undeniable:
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/jester444/mutt.jpg
Mondo @ Jan 3rd 2008 11:08AM
Nice job, absolutely hideous result.
Nucbuddy @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:53AM
In assembling a dream car, why include a steering wheel?
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22instead+of+a+steering+wheel%22
indaknow @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:38PM
what about the Alcoguard from Volvo?