[Tatsushige]

This is what I am working on (Sorry I suck on computers) Based off the Lamborghini Aventador, Carbon fibre body, chassis and rims to make the car as light as possible, head lights changed, air ducts removed, front of the car changed, rear changed and will be along the lines of Audi R8, the car will be smoothed out so the Aventador (Reventon) lines are removed .... Still working on the design, a small 1 : 5 Scale model will be produced for wind testing.

The 3D CAD on the R&D computer looks fantastic.

This is the Audi R8

Interior will be along the lines of this

with Ricardo Seats and Steering Wheel and without a transmission as the Electric Motors are in the wheels ... There will be just 3 push buttons ... P R D and that is it.



I hope to have this built by 2014 at the latest.

[Tatsushige]

Thanks Pete,

The R&D company helping me build the "ORIE" and the "STARION", helps small companies design and builds prototype vehicles for motor shows and low production.

Emailed DreamsWorks that own the "Lexus 2054" License and was told if I changed to cars characteristics by 30% I would not break their license over the "Lexus 2054", the shape cannot be licensed only characteristics of it can eg the tail lights, interior etc..

At the moment paying lawyer fees for everything to be patented as the "ORIE" shape is not changed but all the internals of the car is being designed and a lot of the stuff for the electrics need to be custom made and I think the same will happen with the "Starion" so protecting my self.

As you can see Mike Vetter car the Dimensia is the same shape but its characteristics have been changed and this thing is using a Toyota MR Chassis and Motor, running ICE

This fort is call Unbound Pro ...

[somanywelps]

I would not want to get sideswiped as a pedestrian with that.

Were you planning to have them produce multiple or something?

[Tatsushige]

Yes I do not like what Mike has done with the lower wing on the Dimensia, you will remove a persons legs with that.

The "ORIE" will still look like the "LEXUS 2054" just tail lights changed as at the moment the brake light cannot be used on the car under Japanese Law unless I can somehow get it passed. The interior has been fully redesigned.

I plan on producing 55 "ORIE" all hand built then once the 55 are done I will start on the "STARION" the plan is to produce 100 a year for 5 years.

50 Cars for Japan, 1 for Australia and 1 for the UK and 3 company cars is the plan for the "ORIE"

Well that is the goal ....

At the moment I have a full scale foam plug of the "ORIE" that I made myself before going to the R&D, the R&D scanned it to make sure it was symmetrical and one side is out, so have to start again this time a 3D CAD and then 5 axis cnc mill will cut a new plug.


At the moment I just need to get a "ORIE" Prototype built for the Tokyo Motor Show this year and to use for testing the set-up before a Production Vehicle is produced for sale in 2013 or the latest 2014.

A prototype "STARION" will be build at the same time, but will not be shown until the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, as that will be our flagship vehicle and I want that tested and ready for sale when it is at the TMS.





Mike is making a few cars .. the ETV was on this site before but was owned by someone else, before Mike brought it and started making and selling them

The ETV was meant to be ELECTRIC when it was on this board, but Mike turned it in to a I.C.E powered vehicle.

[zsnemeth]

Good job, looking forward to see them.

Isn't the Starion name patented by Mitsubishi? Otherwise, one of the best model names.

[somanywelps]

If that top model is the current plan I'd like to sound a warning on rear view visibility. Look at the RS8 for a better idea.

Make the rear window as large as you can and the C-pillars as thin as possible so you can see behind you.

(Note, I don't like the black slats right in front of the RS8's C-pillar. Visibility is a safety issue.)

[Tatsushige]

Originally Posted by zsnemeth

Good job, looking forward to see them.

Isn't the Starion name patented by Mitsubishi? Otherwise, one of the best model names.

The name can be used as there are a lot of cars using the same name ... Example is the NOVA, there was at one time 5 companies using the name on their cars.

Originally Posted by somanywelps

If that top model is the current plan I'd like to sound a warning on rear view visibility. Look at the RS8 for a better idea.

Make the rear window as large as you can and the C-pillars as thin as possible so you can see behind you.

(Note, I don't like the black slats right in front of the RS8's C-pillar. Visibility is a safety issue.)

The Rear of the Starion will have a larger window on the rear, as under the window will be a solar set up like what the Nissan LEAF and Toyota PRIUS has. In the Lambo, you can see the engine but in the Starion as no engine I will have a solar set up so if the car is use for a short trip and parked up the batteries will be charged with out plugging in to the mains.

[somanywelps]

Originally Posted by Tatsushige

The Rear of the Starion will have a larger window on the rear, as under the window will be a solar set up like what the Nissan LEAF and Toyota PRIUS has.

I'm not sure the amount of power that a small panel can generate would justify the cost or aesthetic damage...

[Tatsushige]

Because there is no engine in the rear if there is nothing put there you will be looking at all the electronics, wires, batteries etc, if I just place a shelf with leather or carpet it will look very cheap. So was thinking about a solar setup even if it is use to charge a 12volt system for lights and the likes. You will not see the panels unless you are standing over the vehicle.



This is the Lambo


When opened

[Ziggythewiz]

Solar, done right, would just add more awesome to the looks.