The Danish Sondergard
lourdes sanchez bayas — June 14, 2008 — Autos
References: belowtheclouds
This sweet-looking ride is a Danish kit car called the Sondergard. Kit cars are vehicles that you purchase and then assemble yourself very often with disparate parts from different vehicles and models.
The Sondergard was assembled using parts from a Pontiac Solstice such as the suspension, the engine and gearbox. The bodywork meanwhile, was designed by former BMW alum Jesper Hermann. Presently, this car is just a mock-up, but production of the model has been scheduled for 2009.
Read on for the specifications:
Engine: 4 cylinder 2.0 turbo with 265 horsepower (0 to 100 in 4 seconds)
Weight: 670 kg
Length: 1850 mm
Width: 3570 mm
Height with the hardtop: 1100 mm
Height without hardtop: 1070 mm
Wheels: Toyo semi slick
Price: 38 000 € to 65 000 €
The Sondergard was assembled using parts from a Pontiac Solstice such as the suspension, the engine and gearbox. The bodywork meanwhile, was designed by former BMW alum Jesper Hermann. Presently, this car is just a mock-up, but production of the model has been scheduled for 2009.
Read on for the specifications:
Engine: 4 cylinder 2.0 turbo with 265 horsepower (0 to 100 in 4 seconds)
Weight: 670 kg
Length: 1850 mm
Width: 3570 mm
Height with the hardtop: 1100 mm
Height without hardtop: 1070 mm
Wheels: Toyo semi slick
Price: 38 000 € to 65 000 €
Trend Themes
1. Custom Kit Cars - There is a growing trend in the automotive industry for custom kit cars that allow car enthusiasts to build their own vehicles using parts from various models.
2. Disruptive Automotive Assembly - The rise of kit cars presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive assembly process, challenging traditional manufacturing methods.
3. Design Collaborations - Collaborations between well-known designers, like Jesper Hermann in the case of the Sondergard, and kit car manufacturers offer unique design possibilities in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore the potential of kit cars to create customizable vehicles and engage car enthusiasts in the assembly process.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can capitalize on the demand for kit cars by developing innovative assembly methods that cater to the DIY car building market.
3. Design - Designers can partner with kit car manufacturers to create custom bodyworks and unique designs, tapping into the growing trend of personalized vehicles.
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