Capsicum

2010

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
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
FIGURE 2 Side view. The car is aerodynamic and was inspired by jet aircraft.
Rear view
FIGURE 3 The lights are hidden LEDs that are invisible when turned off.