revival of a childhood impression by d.obendorfer from italy

my main objective has been to share my childhood impression I had about R4 in an up-to-date way. I have tried to explore the nature of its surfaces and capture the proportions that give this model a strong personality. Such features are the r4's long wheelbase, quite short front overhang, car body with a typical forward-facing incline, different front and back fenders, front headlights close to each other, straight rear hatch etc.

of course it has been necessary to update the vehicle volumes respecting - among other things - the standard for pedestrians protection and the current requirements of safety and comfort in general. the result is a hybrid- or electric powered car with less than 4 meters in length that suggests the original r4 by maintaining simplicity and functionality.

the dashboard resumes the minimalist approach; instead of a conventional instrument panel there is an lcd monitor which, as well as the central screen for navigation and infotainment, hides inside the cockpit at engine off.