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TERRAFUGIA TF-X · 模型 176202

作者：Greg Thompson

Shaped by the aerospace industry and designed from the automotive vantage point, the Terrafugia TFX addresses very demanding industrial design problems in a way that both is aesthetically appealing and intelligently crafted. The TF-X combines innovative design solutions from both industries into one homogeneous package that is suited for land and air. The vehicle addresses the ever changing and always demanding safety regulations from the automotive world while structural and mechanical elements, that Terrafugia have set into it's configuration, allow it to take to the skies. From a design standpoint the TF-X maintains a unique and standout look that indicates motion, speed, purpose and elegance. The windows and front trunk areas create large graphical elements that break up the body work. A critical balance of fitting a vehicle within a highway lane, making it safe to drive, have enough lift capability, and ease of use is key to the design. --Critical elements that have been translated from Terrafugia's rigorous exploration in how this vehicle traverses land and air include elements such as the twin 600hp electric motor pods mounted to the folding wings and the compact 300hp engine mounted behind the passenger compartment that powers the rear wheels and the large forward thrust fan. The conventional engine is mated to a trans axle which eliminates an extra drive shaft and differentials in the front of the vehicle. Locating the engine aft the passenger compartment, or at the CG of the vehicle, assist with weight distribution front-to-back, minimizes prop shaft length and weight, and provides optimal forward sight angles because of the lower front trunk. Cooling is managed by frontal water and oil coolers and air is introduced to the engine compartment via an air duct located on the roof. The engine bay cooling is also assisted by rear facing air extraction ducts where air is pulled from the engine bay via the rear thrust fan. The electric motor pods are powered by a collection of batteries located below the passengers much like the Tesla S. Additional lift surfaces have been incorporated throughout the frontal fender 'bridge' area. The front wing/spoiler manages to stabilize the vehicle in the air and on the ground. --Standout design elements include the gull wing style doors, the front trunk, the LED head lights and rear tail lights, the exterior navigation lights for when the vehicle is in the air, stadium seating, and t...

格式

Rendering、SOLIDWORKS、Autodesk 3ds Max、STEP / IGES、Other

分类

Automotive、Aviation、Industrial design

标签

terrafugia

数据更新

2026-10-02T18:03:42Z

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