Filthy Luker Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 quote:February 1, 2006 Nissan Europe will present a bold concept at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The Nissan Terranaut is a 4x4 vehicle which is intended for explorers and those customers with a spirit of adventure who want to travel to the extreme corners of the globe. The Terranaut was conceived to serve as a mobile working environment for scientists, geologists, archaeologists or other adventurers who travel to the most challenging environments on the planet either for their work – or pleasure. Its cabin is designed to accommodate three people – a driver, a passenger and, in the rear, where a scientist or specialist is well served with a computer console, as well as communication and analysis equipment to support them in their work. A creation of London-based Nissan Design Europe, the overriding theme behind the concept is one of function. Project leader Felipe Roo Clefas, Assistant Chief Designer, NDE, says: "Terranaut has been designed for observation and communication in all four corners of the world." To accommodate the laboratory area within the cabin, the co-pilot’s side of the car has just one door, while the other side has a pair of swing doors and no central B-pillar. By hinging the doors at the front and rear respectively, ingress and egress is made easy. Nineteen-inch wheels are covered by tyres specially constructed for Terranaut by Goodyear. Puncture proof, they function as conventional road tyres when the vehicle is being driven on metalled roads but, by changing air pressure, transform themselves into chunky off-road tyres. Inside the vehicle, the spherical science laboratory dominates the entire cabin area behind the two front seats. A single revolving seat with an integrated computer keyboard is situated beneath the glass roof dome and gives the scientist complete 360-degree access to the various workstations found in Terranaut. more info here: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/15/pics-of...r-picard-and-h/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Yeah, that was posted recently. Kinda ridiculous, but also kinda cool. Weird for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Crap I didn't notice it posted... sorry for the repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Crap I didn't notice it posted... sorry for the repeat. I don't think it was even its own topic, just posted in a reply somewhere related to new models and concepts. That could be a pretty fun turret/cockpit though. Just throw in a few missles and maybe some photon torpedos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 The back revolving seat and computers look like it is some kind of spaceship pilot seat or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 My question is....... Where do you put you recovery gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 apparently with the crazy new concept "tyres" you would not need recovery equip.!!! ha ha....still i think it looks pretty cool...even tho it wont happen...oh well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 My question is....... Where do you put you recovery gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Winch, chain saw, hi lift jack, exhaust jack, shovel, compressor, snatch strap, tree trunk protector, chain and shackles, just to name a few, will not fit in there. Or will they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Oh c'mon dude... Think! If you're stuck, just engage the impulse drive and fly away to safety, if somebody else's stuck use your tractor beam. Anything else needed, just use replicators to make stuff right on the spot. Why do you think there are so many buttons and such.... :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Oh c'mon dude... Think! If you're stuck, just engage the impulse drive and fly away to safety, if somebody else's stuck use your tractor beam. Anything else needed, just use replicators to make stuff right on the spot. Why do you think there are so many buttons and such.... :bow: ROLF! You make valid points. I'd like it to respond only after saying "make it so number one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear claw Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I think the spotter is to comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Posted here but these are WAY better pictures! Really shows off the good points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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