ab-b Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA
11-28-2012, 10:30 AM
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ab-b Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA
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Hyundai has pulled the wraps off of a unique take on the company's three-door Veloster. the Veloster C3 Roll Top features a convertible roof stitched from repurposed industrial truck tarps. The roof can be slid either forward or back to make room for taller cargo in the rear or let more light into the cabin as see fit. Engineers also gave the concept a tailgate instead of a traditional hatch, and the vehicle's floor features salvaged skateboard decks to protect the cargo area.
Designers say the concept was inspired largely by fixed gear bikes with a focus on low-cost modification. That's why the vehicle bows with two pairs of contrast color wheels instead of a matching set.
Under the hood, the Veloster C3 Roll Top uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine to crank out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. There's also a larger, more free-flowing exhaust on hand to give the car a little more bark. You can check out the full press release below for more information.Continue reading Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA
Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hyundai has pulled the wraps off of a unique take on the company's three-door Veloster. the Veloster C3 Roll Top features a convertible roof stitched from repurposed industrial truck tarps. The roof can be slid either forward or back to make room for taller cargo in the rear or let more light into the cabin as see fit. Engineers also gave the concept a tailgate instead of a traditional hatch, and the vehicle's floor features salvaged skateboard decks to protect the cargo area.
Designers say the concept was inspired largely by fixed gear bikes with a focus on low-cost modification. That's why the vehicle bows with two pairs of contrast color wheels instead of a matching set.
Under the hood, the Veloster C3 Roll Top uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine to crank out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. There's also a larger, more free-flowing exhaust on hand to give the car a little more bark. You can check out the full press release below for more information.Continue reading Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA
Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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11-28-2012, 07:42 PM
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THIS I LIKE. See? This is what I've been saying they should have done since day one. It's likely going to stay a concept forever.
