SubscribeVirtually real? Or really virtual?
Launched at the Paris Motor Show, the GTbyCITROËN is the first ever car to be specifically designed to bring the virtual and real worlds together. Visitors can actually drive the car in a true to life simulator on the Citroën stand.
A joint venture between Citroën and Polyphony Digital Inc, the makers of Gran Turismo, GTbyCITROËN was created for the eagerly awaited fifth game in the multi-million selling Playstation series.
The press release says: At almost five metres long, GTbyCITROËN packs the latest hi-tech racing equipment into an exaggerated sporty frame. Planted on 21-inch, diamond-effect, aluminium wheels, the car’s gullwing doors, over-sized rear end with mobile spoiler, gaping air intakes and flat underside exude the qualities of an accomplished racer.
But is it real?
Will it ever go into production? Or is it merely a mule to plant a brand into the mind of a 10 year old gamer?
There’s loads more images, renders, sketches, and some great shots of the real vehicle being created over on the SeriousWheels website.
Posted by Richard on Friday 3rd of October 2008 at 11:49am
Clearly aimed at the 10 year olds but it's a beast! Ludicrously far fetched design, sort of graphic novel stylee, but it's great! Long may it never go into production! :)
Posted by Siân on Friday 3rd of October 2008 at 1:59pm