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BMW Blue Dynamics
Richard Jenkins and his Greenbird currently holds the world land speed record for a wind powered vehicle with a speed of 126.1 mph (202.9 km/h). If BMW were to get serious about the Blue Dynamics Land Yacht, I have no doubts that it would probably smash the record. With the killer combination of BMW’s “efficient dynamics” and “active hybrid” greener emmision programs; it’s hard for Blue Dynamics not to succeed.
Entry to the cockpit of the vehicle is via the elevating windscreen and the rigid sail adjusts according to the wind direction automatically or manually, through the sail control unit inside the cockpit.
I am still drooling over the sexy finish and the luxe interiors.
Designer: Stefan Radev
33 Comments »
Victor Assis says
I suppose the idea is for it to have a rear engine… I don’t know, but isn’t the sail too long? Too heavy? Won’t the whole thing tumble in its back when you push the throttle? It looks unbalanced.
Steve says
Victor… what engine? It’s *wind* powered. *Wind*
kooboo says
You will be surprised if you watch the actual record attempt at http://www.greenbird.co.uk/multimedia/video
first it looks more slimmer and you can see as the big odd nose counterbalances the sail
second ITS ASYMMETRIC!!!
Mike Barnard says
Sweet! But I would have been wearing more than a helmet, gloves and jeans as protective gear going 126 mph / 205 kph in that thing (and I love speed and risk).
Cheers,
Mike
Mike Barnard says
Sweet! But I would have been wearing more than a helmet, gloves and jeans as protective gear going 126 mph / 205 kph in that thing (and I love speed and risk).
Cheers,
Mike
fab says
Such a big Thing for only one seat you can’t even use… USELESS
Steve says
fab… you’re missing the point. This isn’t a commuter vehicle, it’s to set records. This sort of machine tends to be more of a research platform/advertising gimick than to have any sort of directly useful application.
pthp52 says
it is too big to drive
Martin says
read…. land speed record…. wind powered…. rigid sail = wing…. do it!
ranjix says
While I like the thing (as I like any sailing thing), I don’t really grasp the concept. What’s the target for this, what is one supposed to do with it? “Sail” on the highway? Park it in the city? Hold it dear close to his heart? Also, the sail might work actually against the engine, in certain circumstances (when the wind is not from the side).
relogik says
Why don’t you just read the text before you make a judgment?
charles says
This … If I’m right, I will be seen. Maybe … BENZ ..
cra says
wwwaaaaay tooo heavy. any wind powered vehicle on wheels needs to be super light, lose all the fancy shit. I like the body design tho. just need to gut it out and keep it light.
dev says
cool aerodynamic concept…great speed for a wind driven vehicle
dev says
good to see big companies working for wind driven vehicle speed record..
sony kdl52v5100 says
The concept has a rigid sail to harness the energy of the wind, and the driver can adjust the sail from the cockpit.
am says
转向怎么去实现
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