CC1 concept car, Audi A2 predecessor

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Stumbled across this article few days ago. The CC1 concept by Volkswagen, developed in 1994, was made public only recently, and it clearly paved the way for the A2 project. Quite remarkable discovery.

Strangely enough the overall design predicts the Toyota Prius, as a testament to the ground-breaking research happening in those years.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wmg375r/

CC1 A2.jpg
 
Didn't the CC1 design also influence the early 00s Citroen C2? That appears markedly more similar in overall shape than the A2 ended up.
 
You can defiantly see the design influences from CC1 to Al2, and I'm loving the carbon-aluminium combo. I've always thought that carbon fibre bonnets, wheel arches, mirrors, grills or spoilers would be cool weight saving additions to Luc Donckerwolke original. If it hadn't been even more ludicrously expensive than just aluminium, he might have tried it out on our A2's. Now he's moved to head up Design at Hyundai Motor Group, so look out for exotic Lamborghini or innovate A2 influenced designs from Korea soon...
 
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I've always thought that carbon fibre bonnets, wheel arches, mirrors, grills or spoilers would be cool weight saving additions to Luc Donckerwolke original.

There is a limit on how light you can make a vehicle. The Lupo 3L made extensive use of magnesium and aluminium but VW had to install lead weights in the rear bumper to give sufficient adhesion. That was why they later moved the battery to the rear and replaced the magnesium/aluminium tailgate with a steel version; even that only allowed removal of half of the lead. The official reason for the tailgate replacement was corrosion but we have two of the earlier tailgates and neither show the slightest trace of corrosion!

RAB
 
There is a limit on how light you can make a vehicle. The Lupo 3L made extensive use of magnesium and aluminium but VW had to install lead weights in the rear bumper to give sufficient adhesion. That was why they later moved the battery to the rear and replaced the magnesium/aluminium tailgate with a steel version; even that only allowed removal of half of the lead. The official reason for the tailgate replacement was corrosion but we have two of the earlier tailgates and neither show the slightest trace of corrosion!

RAB

Not really a limit on how light. More the weight distribution with a front engine car.
 
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