Capsicum

A concept car design named after a genus of chili peppers. The car features a lightweight chassis and modular, interchangeable wheels which have built-in hub motors and suspension. Modelled in Rhinoceros 4.

Front view of Capsicum. Notice that it tilts its wheels when cornering. The shape of each wheel is a spherical section so as to maintain a constant area of contact regardless of angle.
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FIGURE 1

Front view of Capsicum. Notice that it tilts its wheels when cornering. The shape of each wheel is a spherical section so as to maintain a constant area of contact regardless of angle.

Side view. The car is aerodynamic and was inspired by jet aircraft.
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FIGURE 2

Side view. The car is aerodynamic and was inspired by jet aircraft.

The lights are hidden LEDs that are invisible when turned off.
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FIGURE 3

The lights are hidden LEDs that are invisible when turned off.