We’ve seen Audi taking off in sales over the past few years, flying low with bullets like the RS4, RS6 and R8 and staying afloat in times of hardship. Soon we might see the company taking these metaphors literally if this Calamaro Concept is any indication. Like its name which sounds like an intimate meeting between Camaro and calamari, the Calamaro seems to combine a car, plane, and something of aquatic abilities.
Developed by Tibor for a design competition which was organised by Porsche Hungary, the Calamaro concept’s shape was “inspired by the bone of the cuttlefish” which is clear to be seen. Interesting to look at, but one must wonder how it will be powered, where/ how it will park and drive/ fly/ float.
Designer Exercise: Audi Calamaro Flying Concept Car
Audi Calamaro Flying Concept Car / Jalopnik
By Thami Masemola
October 27, 2008 10:31 AM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, Audi, Concept Car, German, Technology
Comments
afterace2
October 27, 2008 10:51 AM
it's not a car anymore, is it?
deltaboxx
October 27, 2008 11:51 AM
"car is believed to originate from the Latin word carrus or carrum [wheeled vehicle], or the Middle English word carre [cart] (from Old North French), and karros; a Gallic wagon." Wikipedia.
Maybe worldcarfans should reconsider their name for future transportation solutions ;)
ZioNick
October 27, 2008 12:18 PM
For your information "Calamaro" is not "Camaro"+"Calamari". "Calamaro" is simply the singular word for "Calamari", which is plural...
alessandro
October 27, 2008 2:13 PM
What for that emty space behind the front grill shape?
Much better to drive I suppose, no rim or calliper color problems too.
M.V.P.
October 27, 2008 2:26 PM
Wow nice paper clip, what next audi, u will redesign gravitation too .
M.V.P.
October 27, 2008 9:46 PM
Hmm, no thnx, i don't use stuff like that, but u can be the first client.
muellr
October 27, 2008 11:34 PM
ah yes more student design concepts - nice images but very little Audi, if it wasn't for the rings and logo the design lingo is more who knows or who cares ...
GanSan
October 27, 2008 11:49 PM
I'd be very interested in how this is powered and in any developments in this technology.
I just have to wonder how it'd brake efficiently.
janobr
October 28, 2008 2:45 AM
The Scary thing is that VolksWagen Group has a tendency of putting their "designer Exercises" in to serial production... ( VEYRON ) :P
mortz
October 28, 2008 3:28 AM
The only way i could see this working is if they mastered anti gravity or fusion power, but unless they have i cant see any room for a motor or momentum device
ShinyG
April 22, 2009 2:02 PM
Wow, nice one Audi, what next, an Audi toaster to show us how good your design is !? Audi's concepts are really nice, but when it comes to real world cars, they dumb them down to appeal the masses...
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